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Violet Midnight (The Enchanters #1)
by
Allie Burke (Goodreads Author)
He knew she was gone the second her cool touch withdrew from his arm. He never saw her but had felt her disappear into some cold, dark place. He perceived the black emptiness where she had been summoned, her deep anxiety filling his heart. But he couldn't reach her. He didn't even know her name.
Elias moved to Hazel Grove, California to get away from the rain, his parents,...more
Elias moved to Hazel Grove, California to get away from the rain, his parents,...more
Paperback, 197 pages
Published
February 12th 2011
(first published February 12th 2010)
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Celeste’s review: At some moments the magical world of Enchanters in this book drew me in, but many times the story didn’t always flow. There were things I loved about this story and things I didn’t:
Things I loved: finding out who Jane was (an Enchanter). Enchanters have such a connection to nature and these parts of the novel were written so well. I also loved Jane’s chemistry with the very swoonworthy Elias…it was amazing and I was totally drawn in. I absolutely believed the two of them were d...more
Things I loved: finding out who Jane was (an Enchanter). Enchanters have such a connection to nature and these parts of the novel were written so well. I also loved Jane’s chemistry with the very swoonworthy Elias…it was amazing and I was totally drawn in. I absolutely believed the two of them were d...more
I picked this up for free the other day from Smashwords and was thoroughly impressed by this young self-pblished author. For personal reasons, I've been on a self-published kick reading books by Dennis Sharpe, Karina Halle, and Penelope Fletcher, and have been thoroughly won-over by all of them. It is encouraging to me [as an author, to be] to find that these books have been finding fans and succes without a major publishing house at their back.
Even though I am not very interested in the whole "...more
Even though I am not very interested in the whole "...more
I really really liked this book. I found the writing to be poetic and the plot imaginative. The book had a kind of lyric flow to it that made its less than linear structure completely enjoyable. I loved the flashbacks between Jane and her grandmother. This method of "showing" and not "telling" revealed much about the main character as well as the author's narrative technique of not spoon-feeding her audience every single detail. Sensory details were vivid and layered. Burke's descriptions- of th...more
I saw this book on my Goodreads recommendations list and was intrigued. It was a cheap purchase on Amazon so I decided to try it.
As far as rating it, that's a tough one since it is such a mixed bag of strengths and weaknesses. From a creative standpoint this could have been five stars easily. The Enchanters were humans with the magical abilities of the fae and little bit of witchy-ness. I loved the magic.
The problem for me was in the execution. The hero Elias was very well developed while the he...more
As far as rating it, that's a tough one since it is such a mixed bag of strengths and weaknesses. From a creative standpoint this could have been five stars easily. The Enchanters were humans with the magical abilities of the fae and little bit of witchy-ness. I loved the magic.
The problem for me was in the execution. The hero Elias was very well developed while the he...more
I won Violet Midnight on a Goodreads giveaway. I'm so glad I entered for this book and even more I won! I’ve started reading more self-published books lately, and like most of them, but this is one I can truly say I loved. The romance between Elias and Jane is so amazingly beautiful and tender. I was captivated. Jane is an enchantress who is content living a quiet and isolated life, until her dreams begin taking her to Elias—the man she’s destine to love and forever be with. I fell in love with...more
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“He knew she was gone the second her cool touch withdrew from his arm. He never saw her but had felt her disappear into some cold, dark place. He perceived the black emptiness where she had been summoned, her deep anxiety filling his heart. But he couldn't reach her. He didn't even know her name.”
Violet Midnight is the first book in The Enchanters series by Allie Burke. First of all, I have to say that I loved her book dedication. If you are a fan of a certain series that has taken the world by...more
Violet Midnight is the first book in The Enchanters series by Allie Burke. First of all, I have to say that I loved her book dedication. If you are a fan of a certain series that has taken the world by...more
After reading the synopsis of "Violet Midnight" I was looking forward to reading this book. The story begin with great potential but quickly turned into an 'okay' read.
Jane is an Enchanter, The Enchanter. She was control of the four elements: fire, water, earth, and wind. She lives alone with her cat Parker. After having a series of dreams about a handsome man, she finds she is able to insert herself while dreaming into his world. However, as soon as he speaks to her the spell is broken. Elias i...more
Jane is an Enchanter, The Enchanter. She was control of the four elements: fire, water, earth, and wind. She lives alone with her cat Parker. After having a series of dreams about a handsome man, she finds she is able to insert herself while dreaming into his world. However, as soon as he speaks to her the spell is broken. Elias i...more
I liked this story, but it just got more confusing toward the end. As each of the characters seemingly became enlightened to all the problems, without discussing it, I was left wondering what the hell was going on with a lot of different issues.
The writing was very good though, I just need a better understanding of what was actually happening. I mean, like 50 enchanters came to kill her - why? People she doesn't seem to want come to help her - what happened to them? And he's an enchanter too? W...more
The writing was very good though, I just need a better understanding of what was actually happening. I mean, like 50 enchanters came to kill her - why? People she doesn't seem to want come to help her - what happened to them? And he's an enchanter too? W...more
A paranormal romance novel, Violet Midnight is captivating and surprisingly mysterious. Allie Burke leaves the reader reaching for more information consistently, but in a “this is so good, I want more” kind of way. A paranormal romance novel about a group of people called Enchanters who control various elements, Violet Midnight presents a fresh perspective on people with “super powers”. The history behind these Enchanters and their relationships gradually reveals itself, beautifully leaving room...more
The only word that comes to mind when I try to describe this novel is "Ethereal". I don't know why, but that is the word that I want to describe it with.
The writing in this debut novel is exquisite and dreamy. Very beautiful, very poetic. It almost seems more like a piece of art than a piece of writing. The love between Jane and Elias is so tender and sweet that it literally just makes you ache with it.
I personally like the way this author switched POV's between Jane and Elias. I also like it t...more
The writing in this debut novel is exquisite and dreamy. Very beautiful, very poetic. It almost seems more like a piece of art than a piece of writing. The love between Jane and Elias is so tender and sweet that it literally just makes you ache with it.
I personally like the way this author switched POV's between Jane and Elias. I also like it t...more
A fascinating and intriguing read. I've always enjoyed books that dealt with the elements, and this will be another to add to my favorites shelf.
Jane is an Enchanter. But she's special, she is The Enchanter. One of a kind, with the ability to control all of the elements.
Elias Lindin is an artist who is mourning the death of his twin brother.
When the two finally meet......It is just magic.
*~*~*~*~*~*
Usually I don't read romances. It's just me. But this one was so adorable. I particularly love...more
Jane is an Enchanter. But she's special, she is The Enchanter. One of a kind, with the ability to control all of the elements.
Elias Lindin is an artist who is mourning the death of his twin brother.
When the two finally meet......It is just magic.
*~*~*~*~*~*
Usually I don't read romances. It's just me. But this one was so adorable. I particularly love...more
Very enjoyable book, thanks for a great read, Allie!
I really liked the different view points the book was switching to and from. Though it left some questions unanswered, but I'm sure the second book in the series will shed some more light on it
I really liked the different view points the book was switching to and from. Though it left some questions unanswered, but I'm sure the second book in the series will shed some more light on it
Jun 10, 2011
Emma (BelleBooks)
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First of all, I want to say a massive THANK YOU to the author Allie Burke for giving me a review copy of Violet Midnight.
It took me a while to get round to reading it, and I apologise for that!
Anyway this books follows two people, Jane and Elias and it is told from each of their points of view, switching back and forth between them both.
Of course Jane and Elias fall for each other, what good book doesn't have a bit of romance in it?
But they both have their own baggage and separate issues that th...more
It took me a while to get round to reading it, and I apologise for that!
Anyway this books follows two people, Jane and Elias and it is told from each of their points of view, switching back and forth between them both.
Of course Jane and Elias fall for each other, what good book doesn't have a bit of romance in it?
But they both have their own baggage and separate issues that th...more
I love the world Allie Burke built, The suspense and mystery kept reading top see what would happen next. To see my complete review go http://wp.me/p1Fmuo-5s
This novel had a very interesting concept, and the idea of the enchanters manipulating the elements made me really want to read it, but as I read I found that, for me, there seemed to be a lot of disconnect and more questions arose than answers. I think the novel was a little too fast paced for me. It jumps from scene to scene and was confusing. Elias and Jane fall in love much too quickly for my taste, overnight it seems; I like a little more background information and development in my stories...more
The way this story is told is quite bizarre and it took me a few chapters to get used to it - it jumps quite a lot and a few things are confusing. I didn't mind this though as I find the bizarre-ness of Jane's world quite entertaining. The writing is very, very good but I think the pacing needs a little work. The jumping from past to future was slightly confusing, having a date on them would be a really good idea. Despite that though, I really enjoyed this book.
Read the rest of the review at Com...more
Read the rest of the review at Com...more
I actually want to give this book 3.5 stars but you know how it goes. Anyways, this was a pretty good story and defiantly different for the paranormal genre. The story is about a young couple that are destined for each other but there is some powerful people/forces who threaten their happiness. I didn't give this book 5 stars because everything in the story seemed to happen very quickly. I would have enjoyed a little more detail in why certain characters were behaving the way they were. Maybe a...more
Jane, the Enchantress of all Enchanters finds herself daydreaming about a beautiful man. Jane is battling her past but trying to live her "normal" life of hating the daylight and being surrounded by her purple aura. Elias, an artist with his own issues to overcome, finds himself drawn to rosemary and painting a strange picture of a woman surrounded by purple glitter. Elias has been busy trying to get over his brother's death when he finds himself drawn to Jane's house in Jasmyn Lake. He cannot l...more
Violet Midnight was an easy read that I enjoyed very much. The Enchanters, who are not quite human since they acquire power over the elements, were intriguing and I wanted to learn more about them. Unfortunately the book moved too quickly, and I felt like there were important pieces missing.
Elias and Jane are a beautiful couple. You could feel the attraction between them, and why they are destined to be with one another. The back stories for the main characters were well developed and brought di...more
Elias and Jane are a beautiful couple. You could feel the attraction between them, and why they are destined to be with one another. The back stories for the main characters were well developed and brought di...more
'Violet Midnight' was great. This book had everything I love in a book; battle scenes, romance, magic. The characters were believable, they weren't perfect, which I like, and Allie's description of their enviroment painted a great picture to put you there in the moment. So, would I reccomend this book? Definitely. Am I going to read 'Emerald Destiny', the second in the series? *snickers* I was up until one this morning finishing it.
I suppose there's really only one thing left for me to say... S...more
I suppose there's really only one thing left for me to say... S...more
I really didn't like it at first, but I won't usually stop reading a book until I'm finished, so I continued. It was a little slow, but picked up about half way through the book. I did become interested and am glad I finished it. I will go on to the next in the series. The characters are not the typical witch, vampire, etc. Ms. Burke introduces another type of character that have powers that can call up the elements. The best thing is that they can have babies in 4 or 5 months...we can only wish...more
At some moments the magical world of Enchanters in this book drew me in, but many times the story didn’t always flow. There were things I loved about this story and things I didn’t:
Things I loved: finding out who Jane was (an Enchanter). Enchanters have such a connection to nature and these parts of the novel were written so well. I also loved Jane’s chemistry with the very swoonworthy Elias…it was amazing and I was totally drawn in. I absolutely believed the two of them were destined for each o...more
Things I loved: finding out who Jane was (an Enchanter). Enchanters have such a connection to nature and these parts of the novel were written so well. I also loved Jane’s chemistry with the very swoonworthy Elias…it was amazing and I was totally drawn in. I absolutely believed the two of them were destined for each o...more
I couldn't even bring myself to finish this book. The writing wasn't good. I am a very patient reader and I actually enjoy books that don't reveal everything from the get-go. I love seeing the story and the mystery unfold. But this book went overboard...it was very confusing in the beginning. There was almost no plot, and what plot there was felt very forced, with too many random things thrown in. The love story and the characters were not believable at all. The author made an attempt at charact...more
I have the pleasure of following Allie Burke on Twitter, so I figured it was about time I read her “Enchanters” series, starting with Violet Midnight. The book ended up being as poetic, gracious and lovely as the author herself.
The best thing about the novel – which deals with a line of witch-types called “Enchanters” – is the writing style. It’s very beautiful, very poetic and flows as easily as the waves at Jasmyn Lake. Burke is adept at building a world through carefully thought-out words, ye...more
The best thing about the novel – which deals with a line of witch-types called “Enchanters” – is the writing style. It’s very beautiful, very poetic and flows as easily as the waves at Jasmyn Lake. Burke is adept at building a world through carefully thought-out words, ye...more
Violet Midnight is a story of love with lots of secrets. Jane is an enchanter who has been living on her own since she was seventeen. She loves living alone surrounded by Jasmyn Lake. Elias is an artist who is coping with the loss of his twin brother and his crazy family problems. Jane has been dreaming about Elias for some time while he sees purple glitter that he comes to realize is Jane.
This is hard for me to review because this book was a bit confusing for me. In the beginning I was lost on...more
This is hard for me to review because this book was a bit confusing for me. In the beginning I was lost on...more
I finished this book feeling very confused. It felt like large chunks of the story were missing. What happened to Elias's father's court case when they came after him? Why did the other Enchanters come after them? I also felt like parts were missing from their relationship. Sometimes I didn't understand why one thought the other was mad. Or just what the heck had just happened. I read the kindle edition, maybe there were problems with it?
Other than that I did enjoy the sweetness of the story. I...more
Other than that I did enjoy the sweetness of the story. I...more
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Really? Not clear on why this book was rated so well...
"She removed the purple plush blanket from around her, and sat up from where she lied on the couch, shivering as her body heat dispersed into the air." Lied? Do you mean lay? Does the author live in a different country? Too much is unexplained in this story. Neither the characters nor the story line makes much sense to me. Definitely NOT my style.
"She removed the purple plush blanket from around her, and sat up from where she lied on the couch, shivering as her body heat dispersed into the air." Lied? Do you mean lay? Does the author live in a different country? Too much is unexplained in this story. Neither the characters nor the story line makes much sense to me. Definitely NOT my style.
I really enjoyed this book. The writing is very good and the story was interesting. I feel, though, that there were a few things that weren't explained completely or clearly sometimes, though. I knew WHAT was happening, I just didn't always understand WHY. I hope there's a follow-up and that it provides some answers.
Very interesting read. At moments it is very surreal and mellow, but I think this serves the author's purpose of lulling the reader into her fictional world. Very nice...for a chick lit type of book (j/k ladies...put down the cooking utensils...j/k again! I mean pitchforks).
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An American novelist, Allie Burke writes books she can’t find in the bookstore. Having been recognized as writing a “kickass book that defies the genre it’s in”, Allie writes with a prose that has been labeled poetic and ethereal.
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“She ignored his feverish, sweaty skin, his violent trembles, and she kissed him. As he passionately held her against him, the whole world disappeared. It was just him. It had always been him.”
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“He will give his life, for anything he feels has more of a right to live than he. Make no mistake, Elias. He's a Reed. It's what he does.”
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