Welcome to York, England.
Mist lingers in the streets.
Narrow buildings cast long shadows.
This is the most haunted city in the world. . . .
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Aug 08, 2011
Jennifer
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The Good Stuff
* Ghost story and a mystery all rolled up into one fantastic tale
* Fast paced story and intriguing enough that you didn't want to put the book down -- hence why I am a wee bit tired this morning since I was up till 1 am reading it
* Parents are not jerks -- I know I couldn't believe it either - gets an extra .5 Dewey for that alone
* Spooky
* A bit of history thrown in which will hopefully intrigue the reader into looking for further More...
* Ghost story and a mystery all rolled up into one fantastic tale
* Fast paced story and intriguing enough that you didn't want to put the book down -- hence why I am a wee bit tired this morning since I was up till 1 am reading it
* Parents are not jerks -- I know I couldn't believe it either - gets an extra .5 Dewey for that alone
* Spooky
* A bit of history thrown in which will hopefully intrigue the reader into looking for further More...
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Dec 16, 2011
Saniya
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To be totally honest, I think Dark Souls was one of the best book I have really enjoyed reading in 2011. And I am really surprised that after a book being so good, very less people anticipated reading it.
First of all, I love the cover. The spookiness, the buildings, the creativity, especially the title, and the way the girl is running towards the boy, I love it. It gives us the complete picture about what type of book it is, whats it gonna be about and how the city/town looks where i More...
First of all, I love the cover. The spookiness, the buildings, the creativity, especially the title, and the way the girl is running towards the boy, I love it. It gives us the complete picture about what type of book it is, whats it gonna be about and how the city/town looks where i More...
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Dec 11, 2011
Laurie
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This is a great YA ghost story. Miranda Tennant has been able to see ghosts for a few months now, ever since she was in a car accident with her brother, Rob, and her best friend; an accident that left her brother with claustrophobia and guilt and left her friend dead. The spirit of her friend smiled at her and walked away, and since then ghosts have been showing up a lot. When the family goes on a working vacation to York, England- the most haunted city in the world- they seem to be everywhere.
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Nov 01, 2011
Romancing the
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Review by Jen: I'm still relatively new to the YA genre (at least reading it as an adult), so when Big Honcho asked us to do a contest and review of Dark Souls, I jumped at the chance. The contest is now over, but I finally had time to sit down and read.
Dark Souls is a pretty quick read once it got going. The plot is pretty basic, with a bit of a twist at the end. This is my first ghost story and I enjoyed it. There was enough suspense to keep me turning the pages, but it didn't br More...
Dark Souls is a pretty quick read once it got going. The plot is pretty basic, with a bit of a twist at the end. This is my first ghost story and I enjoyed it. There was enough suspense to keep me turning the pages, but it didn't br More...
Oct 21, 2011
Connie
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Another good ghost story by Paula Morris, with several smaller ghost stories mixed in. Once again she captured the essence of the locale, in this case York.
All of the characters are well fleshed out. Rob was as irritating as only an older brother can be. Miranda was likable and realistic. My heart went out to Nick.
The mystery surrounding both Nick and the ghost next door were intriguing, and the twist at the end was well-played. My problem with the story, and the reason More...
All of the characters are well fleshed out. Rob was as irritating as only an older brother can be. Miranda was likable and realistic. My heart went out to Nick.
The mystery surrounding both Nick and the ghost next door were intriguing, and the twist at the end was well-played. My problem with the story, and the reason More...
Oct 15, 2011
Jess
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I think you already heard me say this before: I love ghost’s stories. Especially ones with a twist and a romance in it. Ever since I saw Dark Souls on Kristi from The Story Siren, I just KNEW I had to read this book.
I absolutely love the twist that happened in this book, from the plot to how Paula Morris had carefully planted each clue in this book, I found it brilliant. I couldn’t put this book down as soon as I started reading it. Miranda was the type of girl I would like to be. Aside More...
I absolutely love the twist that happened in this book, from the plot to how Paula Morris had carefully planted each clue in this book, I found it brilliant. I couldn’t put this book down as soon as I started reading it. Miranda was the type of girl I would like to be. Aside More...
Oct 12, 2011
Stephanie
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In Dark Souls, Paula Morris gave me everything I loved about Ruined: abundant, entertaining history artfully woven into a ghostly tale and a setting rich in mood and atmosphere.
The haunting beginning was well-done, restrained in its tragedy (see if you don't tear up!). In fact throughout Dark Souls, I learned about some of the most wretched true stories connected with the setting of York, England, in addition to the fictional narrative. Unlike some young adult novels where the autho More...
The haunting beginning was well-done, restrained in its tragedy (see if you don't tear up!). In fact throughout Dark Souls, I learned about some of the most wretched true stories connected with the setting of York, England, in addition to the fictional narrative. Unlike some young adult novels where the autho More...
Oct 09, 2011
Harmony
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Dark Souls takes you across the pond to the most haunted city in the world, York, and follows Miranda, a girl who, ever since her friend died in the car accident that killed her best friend but left her and her brother alive, can see ghosts wherever she goes. So, when she meets Nick, who can see them as well, she starts figuring out exactly how it works while simultaneously being stared at from her bedroom window by a crazy beautiful ghost that definitely takes them on a wild ride.
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Oct 05, 2011
Jaskirat-SeeitORreadit
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Dark Souls is a perfect pre-Halloween read!This book is a great one time read. Paula Morris writes a spooky ghost story with a dash of romance for her readers. The author describes the setting very well and I think it really suits the theme of the book. I was instantly drawn to the author's descriptions of York, England. I love the bits and pieces of history the author includes throughout the novel. I learned a lot of fascinating things. I didn't love Dark Souls but there was enough going on to
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Sep 29, 2011
Kathryn
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Okay, so this review will be a little confusing. I put four stars, because I will say that I really enjoyed reading this book and tell everyone that it is worth reading. I loved the setting, the characters and the premise. It is a clean-read, very very little swearing, no sexual stuff, nothing gory.
The thing is, the writing wasn't quite as strong as I would have guessed from someone who claims to have so much experience in the field and is teaching creative writing to college studen More...
The thing is, the writing wasn't quite as strong as I would have guessed from someone who claims to have so much experience in the field and is teaching creative writing to college studen More...
Sep 29, 2011
Sue
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There is nothing like a good ghost story! Paula Morris has written a tale about Miranda, a young teenager who can see ghosts. She travels to York, England with her brother Rob and her parents as a family getaway following a tragic car accident involving Rob and Miranda. Rob has become painfully afraid of enclosed spaces after being trapped in a crushed car, while Miranda saw her friend's spirit walk away from the crash and disappear. She has since kept the secret of seeing ghosts to herself,
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Sep 26, 2011
Kristi-The Book Faery
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Dark Souls by Paula Morris was a great ghost story-I’ve always veered away from ghost stories, I’m just not a big fan of them, mostly because traditionally they all carry the same theme with the same conclusion but this year’s selections have really changed my mind! I’m now becoming more of a fan of Ghost Stories. Dark Souls by Paula Morris was one of the novels that drew me in. I can’t say I loved it but I did like it.
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Dark Souls by Paula Morris was a great ghost story-I’ve always veered away from ghost stories, I’m just not a big fan of them, mostly because traditionally they all carry the same theme with the same conclusion but this year’s selections have really changed my mind! I’m now becoming more of a fan of Ghost Stories. Dark Souls by Paula Morris was one of the novels that drew me in. I can’t say I loved it but I did like it.
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Sep 01, 2011
Rachael
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Miranda Tennant arrives with her family in York, England, determined to at least try to enjoy the vacation. She and her brother Rob are still reeling from the car accident that claimed the life of her best friend Jenna. As a result, Rob can’t stand to be in any type of confined space, and Miranda, well, she can see ghosts. It’s easy enough for Rob to hide his peculiarities, but when Miranda finds out that York is the most haunted city in the world, she realizes it’s going to be a lot harder for
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Aug 26, 2011
Nicole
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The book's synopsis located on the inside of the jacket was extremely inviting and halfway through the book I could really see the potential for a great ending.
However, the ending was very disappointing. I felt as if I were reading another Nancy Drew mystery, nothing really memorable or unique about the way things came to play. It just seemed to slide into place very, and unbelievably, conveniently.
Another problem I had was how different the synopsis and the actual book were. I quo More...
However, the ending was very disappointing. I felt as if I were reading another Nancy Drew mystery, nothing really memorable or unique about the way things came to play. It just seemed to slide into place very, and unbelievably, conveniently.
Another problem I had was how different the synopsis and the actual book were. I quo More...
Jul 31, 2011
Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids
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A haunting ghost story, an intriguing mystery, and a rich historical setting mixed with a mild romance create the perfect elements for an engaging read. I thoroughly enjoyed Dark Souls. I love the way Paul Morris was able to blend tragedy, paranormal activity and center the story in historical York, England. Her descriptions of York and historical references really captivated me. As much as I would love to travel there and walk among the cobblestone streets, Paul's vivid descriptions made me fee
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Sep 29, 2011
Katy Book Corner
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Dark Souls was... hmmm... interesting, I guess would be the word. It's one of those books that you may not particularly enjoy while you're reading it, but at the end, you really appreciate it.
The book started out really, really slow... I would say probably the first third or so. Being a dumb American, I wasn't particularly interested in York history (and I'm not sure how much of it is based on real history and how much was fictional), and I found myself skimming over a lot of the par More...
The book started out really, really slow... I would say probably the first third or so. Being a dumb American, I wasn't particularly interested in York history (and I'm not sure how much of it is based on real history and how much was fictional), and I found myself skimming over a lot of the par More...
Sep 25, 2011
Amanda
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In the eerie mists of York, Miranda finds a strange, dark city filled with secrets, mysteries and ghosts. Ghosts it seems that only Miranda can see, until she meets a local goth-boy named Nick, who has in-depth knowledge of the city's unique history and deepest secrets. Miranda soon finds herself falling for Nick, a strange boy who seems to finally understand her. Then she falls for another boy...who just may be a ghost. Written in a dark, fascinating and eerie tone, author Paula Morris weaves a
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Jul 10, 2011
Barbara
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In the atmospheric town of York, England, Miranda Tennant and her brother Rob try to escape their emotional demons after watching Miranda's best friend Jenna die in a car crash in the midwest. Their parents jump at the chance to combine business and pleasure and distract their suffering teens. But Rob is experiencing claustrophobia in enclosed places, and unbeknownst to them, Miranda sees ghosts. While Rob pursues a romance in York, Miranda meets Nick, a mysterious young man who also can see gho
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Dec 04, 2011
سارہ سادیا =D
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Welcome to York, England.
Mist lingers in the streets.
Narrow buildings cast long shadows.
This is the most haunted city in the world. . . .
Miranda Tennant arrives in York with a terrible, tragic secret. She is eager to lose herself amid the quaint cobblestones, hoping she won't run into the countless ghosts who supposedly roam the city. . . .
Then she meets Nick, an intense, dark-eyed boy who knows all of York's hidden places and histories. Miranda won More...
Mist lingers in the streets.
Narrow buildings cast long shadows.
This is the most haunted city in the world. . . .
Miranda Tennant arrives in York with a terrible, tragic secret. She is eager to lose herself amid the quaint cobblestones, hoping she won't run into the countless ghosts who supposedly roam the city. . . .
Then she meets Nick, an intense, dark-eyed boy who knows all of York's hidden places and histories. Miranda won More...
Sep 26, 2011
Kristen
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GENRE: YA Paranormal Romance/Horror
THEME: Ghost/Romance/Mystery
RECEIVED: Received for Review from Author
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/
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From the Synopsis I knew that Dark Souls was going to be a pretty creepy book, but the prologue really set the tone. I was immediately drawn to how this story was going to pan out; it really gave me the chills with Morris’s eerie writing and also made me wonder how many ghost are in this word that we walk by every More...
THEME: Ghost/Romance/Mystery
RECEIVED: Received for Review from Author
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/
REVIEW:
From the Synopsis I knew that Dark Souls was going to be a pretty creepy book, but the prologue really set the tone. I was immediately drawn to how this story was going to pan out; it really gave me the chills with Morris’s eerie writing and also made me wonder how many ghost are in this word that we walk by every More...
Aug 25, 2011
Heather
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Dark Souls is lovely a blend of a creepy ghost story and a mystery. Miranda and Rob Tennant are in a car accident that claims the life of her best friend. Several months later, their parents think that they need to take a working vacation as a family to get away from the tragedy that looms over their lives in Iowa. But Miranda hasn't shared that she has can see ghosts, and has been able to since the accident when she saw her best friend walk away from her broken body and fade away in a field. Th
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Aug 06, 2011
Laura Ashlee
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Review posted 8/3/2011 at Owl Tell You About It.
This was a very interesting book. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but it went in a different direction than I thought it would. I liked the plot, especially toward the end. I had a few little problems with it though. I think it would have been much better had it been written in first person from Miranda's point of view. I also had some trouble connecting with Nick's character. He seemed so mysterious at first and that gave him a lot More...
This was a very interesting book. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but it went in a different direction than I thought it would. I liked the plot, especially toward the end. I had a few little problems with it though. I think it would have been much better had it been written in first person from Miranda's point of view. I also had some trouble connecting with Nick's character. He seemed so mysterious at first and that gave him a lot More...
Sep 30, 2011
Lillie
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My Review:
DARK SOULS is a very atmospheric book that incorporates much of the history of York between its pages. Not your typical ghost story, it drew me into the life of Miranda Tennant and her family. While DARK SOULS is in a contemporary setting, it has a bit of a historical feel. Perhaps because the basis of the plot deals with Miranda, a person who can see ghosts, now living in what's reputed to be one of most haunted cities in the More...
My Review:
DARK SOULS is a very atmospheric book that incorporates much of the history of York between its pages. Not your typical ghost story, it drew me into the life of Miranda Tennant and her family. While DARK SOULS is in a contemporary setting, it has a bit of a historical feel. Perhaps because the basis of the plot deals with Miranda, a person who can see ghosts, now living in what's reputed to be one of most haunted cities in the More...
Jul 19, 2011
Andrea
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3.5 out of 5 rating
Dark Souls is a ghost story meets mystery story type of book. I knew that there was something "off" about Nick but I couldn't decide what it was. And what the mystery turned out to be definitely never popped into my mind.
Miranda was an okay character for me. I definitely didn't dislike her. But she wasn't my favorite either. She was kinda just there. She did have some funny thoughts and sayings though. Her brother Rob was kind of annoyi More...
Dark Souls is a ghost story meets mystery story type of book. I knew that there was something "off" about Nick but I couldn't decide what it was. And what the mystery turned out to be definitely never popped into my mind.
Miranda was an okay character for me. I definitely didn't dislike her. But she wasn't my favorite either. She was kinda just there. She did have some funny thoughts and sayings though. Her brother Rob was kind of annoyi More...
Aug 22, 2011
Once Upon
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There are times in the blogging world I become very excited and grateful. This would be one of those times. If Big Honcho Media would not have contacted me about Dark Souls, I don't think I would have heard or read the book. So it makes me very happy that they did and I was able to read this haunting tale. Big Honcho has now made Paula Morris one of the authors I will follow and see and read the books that get published. I've already bought Ruined by Paula Morris as well to read very soon.
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Nov 21, 2011
Emma
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After the accident last summer, nothing has been the same for sixteen-year-old Miranda. Her best friend, really her only friend, is gone. Her brother can't stand small spaces or driving anymore. And Miranda, well, she can see ghosts.
When the chance to take a family vacation in York, England arrives, Miranda's parents jump at the chance. A little family time can only help everyone. Almost everyone.
York is one of the most haunted cities in the world. How can Miranda deal wi More...
When the chance to take a family vacation in York, England arrives, Miranda's parents jump at the chance. A little family time can only help everyone. Almost everyone.
York is one of the most haunted cities in the world. How can Miranda deal wi More...
Aug 29, 2011
Dark Souls is a creepy, sophisticated ghost story that combines the gothic-esque history and setting of a small village in England with a lineup of mysterious events that blend together for a chilling tale of death, romance and family.
I didn't fall in love with Dark Souls, but I did enjoy it very much. Norris wrote gorgeous, vivid descriptions of the appearance of York and the lifestyles/personalities that inhabit it. It's the perfect location for something dark and haunting, such a More...
I didn't fall in love with Dark Souls, but I did enjoy it very much. Norris wrote gorgeous, vivid descriptions of the appearance of York and the lifestyles/personalities that inhabit it. It's the perfect location for something dark and haunting, such a More...
Aug 15, 2011
Jennifer
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I won this in a Goodreads first reads giveaway. I just finished reading it. And I only started a couple of days ago! This is a nice fast easy read.
First of all, I love the cover, absolutely love it. I am in love with the font they used on the title.
The story starts of with a girl named Miranda who was in a tragic car accident along with her friend, Jenna and her brother Rob. Ever since the accident Rob has been claustrophobic, and Miranda has been able to see ghosts ever More...
First of all, I love the cover, absolutely love it. I am in love with the font they used on the title.
The story starts of with a girl named Miranda who was in a tragic car accident along with her friend, Jenna and her brother Rob. Ever since the accident Rob has been claustrophobic, and Miranda has been able to see ghosts ever More...
Sep 03, 2011
Ashley - The Bookish Brunette
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In an instant, Miranda's life is changed forever when a horrific car accident claims the life of her best friend and leaves her brother forever scared of confined spaces... and now SHE can see ghosts.
In an attempt to divert their tormented children's attention, Rob and Miranda's parents take them to England on a vacation/work thing for them. Rob is hoping to rebuild some semblance of his life before that horrible night, and Miranda just wants a break.
Except, apparently in More...
In an attempt to divert their tormented children's attention, Rob and Miranda's parents take them to England on a vacation/work thing for them. Rob is hoping to rebuild some semblance of his life before that horrible night, and Miranda just wants a break.
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Sep 30, 2011
Reading Vacation's Mom
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Miranda and her brother suffer an emotional blow when they are involved in an awful car accident. To help them heal, their parents take the family to York for an extended trip. York has a charming feel to it with a winding maze of cobblestone streets and old buildings. Beneath the surface, however, lies a mysterious past.
While in York, Miranda sees ghosts, lots and lots of ghosts. The ghosts themselves are unique because they have the injuries that they acquired when they died. Spook More...
While in York, Miranda sees ghosts, lots and lots of ghosts. The ghosts themselves are unique because they have the injuries that they acquired when they died. Spook More...
