Deep Blue Secret (The Water Keepers, #1) by Christie Anderson

Dec 12, 2011 Simcsa rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-english, read-in-2011, fantasy-paranormal, not-gonna-continue-with-the-series

I'm not even sure it deserves two stars.. Why do new authors keep writing paranormal romances where the paranormal is nowhere to be found and the romance is totally lame and unbelievable? Are they doing it for money, do they hope to be the next Meyer or what?!!

The paranormal aspect of the story absolutely doesn't make sense. We have Water Keepers. They use water to heal, they are like some secret organisation which helps ill people (something like paranormal charity), they have a special source...more

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Jun 03, 2012 Oceana Fern {Assorted Insanity} rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: e-books, owned, paranormal-romance-fiction, young-adult, science-fiction-romance, cover-lust, two-stars

Deep Blue Disappointment.

I don't really know what to think about this book. The intensity of the plot isn't very strong, and the idea of "Water Keepers" wasn't as strange and cool as I originally thought it would be. I was not surprised at anything in this book - (view spoiler).
Sadie was a shallow, stupid self-centered, bratty, dull blonde California bimbo. She flirted with Nick...more

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Feb 29, 2012 Danielle rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-own, young-adult-fiction

I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was not about vampires or werewolves but another supernatural/fantastical beings. Christie Anderson introduces the reader to the idea of these beings called Water Keepers. Water Keepers are agents who are sent on missions to heal people when the really need it. Sadie, the heroine of this story is an almost 18 year old teenage girl who is going through her own personal ups and downs, initially it sounded like she was simply bi-polar or manic...more

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Sep 24, 2012 Marie DeLaRosa rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Sadie is just a normal cheerful girl who wants to live her life and be with her friends, she gets along with pretty much everyone but for the last few month’s things have been different, she been different and she can’t figure out why things have gone so out of whack lately. Until she meets Rayne, instantly attracted to him, she even begins to fall for him, though she begins to wonder how she can fall for someone so mysterious, someone she hardly knows. One thing is for sure Rayne is handsome an...more Sadie is just a normal cheerful girl who wants to live her life and be with her friends, she gets along with pretty much everyone but for the last few month’s things have been different, she been different and she can’t figure out why things have gone so out of whack lately. Until she meets Rayne, instantly attracted to him, she even begins to fall for him, though she begins to wonder how she can fall for someone so mysterious, someone she hardly knows. One thing is for sure Rayne is handsome and he walks into her life at the right time when she needs someone to be there for her, but when he reveals that he is not only there to help her but protect her, and care for her especially with all the changes she is experiencing, she begins to wonder what is going on and why she is so special that she needs to be protected….

I really enjoyed this book; the plot was unique and different from the usual paranormal plots that we see in most books. This one did not mention vampires, or werewolves, but took a unique direction where water is out main element, and source of power, of course this isn’t just any water. I knew instantly from the title that it would have to do with water, but this book didn’t give much detail as to where Rayne is from, though we can always speculate until the next book. Rayne simply appears as a boy who ages slowly and has lived near this “special” water source for a majority of his life and like some other’s chosen use the water to help those in need.

The beginning for me was a tad slow, but none the less I kept on reading because I wanted to see if the pace would pick up, of course it eventually did and when it did I couldn’t put the book down anymore. The romance was good, though I think I have seen a lot of the “love at first sight” in books lately that unless the interaction between the characters is truly moving it doesn’t really grab my attention however in this book while some scenes did grab my attention, other scenes did not. I can’t wait to see how Christie Anderson develops the rest of the series and how each character will grow!

4/5 Bats

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May 24, 2012 Paranormal Reads rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Sadie is just a normal cheerful girl who wants to live her life and be with her friends, she gets along with pretty much everyone but for the last few month’s things have been different, she been different and she can’t figure out why things have gone so out of whack lately. Until she meets Rayne, instantly attracted to him, she even begins to fall for him, though she begins to wonder how she can fall for someone so mysterious, someone she hardly knows. One thing is for sure Rayne is handsome an...more Sadie is just a normal cheerful girl who wants to live her life and be with her friends, she gets along with pretty much everyone but for the last few month’s things have been different, she been different and she can’t figure out why things have gone so out of whack lately. Until she meets Rayne, instantly attracted to him, she even begins to fall for him, though she begins to wonder how she can fall for someone so mysterious, someone she hardly knows. One thing is for sure Rayne is handsome and he walks into her life at the right time when she needs someone to be there for her, but when he reveals that he is not only there to help her but protect her, and care for her especially with all the changes she is experiencing, she begins to wonder what is going on and why she is so special that she needs to be protected….

I really enjoyed this book; the plot was unique and different from the usual paranormal plots that we see in most books. This one did not mention vampires, or werewolves, but took a unique direction where water is out main element, and source of power, of course this isn’t just any water. I knew instantly from the title that it would have to do with water, but this book didn’t give much detail as to where Rayne is from, though we can always speculate until the next book. Rayne simply appears as a boy who ages slowly and has lived near this “special” water source for a majority of his life and like some other’s chosen use the water to help those in need.

The beginning for me was a tad slow, but none the less I kept on reading because I wanted to see if the pace would pick up, of course it eventually did and when it did I couldn’t put the book down anymore. The romance was good, though I think I have seen a lot of the “love at first sight” in books lately that unless the interaction between the characters is truly moving it doesn’t really grab my attention however in this book while some scenes did grab my attention, other scenes did not. I can’t wait to see how Christie Anderson develops the rest of the series and how each character will grow! 4/5 stars.

~Marie from Paranormal Reads
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Apr 15, 2012 Larissa :) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Possibly 4.5 :)

Wow. This was different. An original plot, well at least one that I've never read about. It was interesting and completely caught me off guard.

Especially the romance, at the beginning it was one of those instant attractions and I was like "Oh no, please no! Don't be another one of those books!" and when there was an almost lip-lock the second time they met I was even more worried (even though the instant attraction thingo was actually well written, because it was.... but I was in...more

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Apr 03, 2012 Rachel Marks rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I came across this book through going through my Amazon recommend for you sections. I was of course intrigued by the description since it was not vampires or werewolves. After reading it though, I have to say that as much as I wanted this book to be amazingly great it was just pretty average to me.

The concept of the water keepers was pretty inventive but unfortunately instead of going into more depth about it I was stuck in Sadie’s head and her inner monologue starts to become extremely tiresome...more

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Jan 14, 2012 Wendy Hines rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Sadie James is an outgoing senior who loves her life. She has great friends, a wonderful mom and is just happy. Her dad left her mom before she knew she was pregnant, and although she misses him, she's loves the close bond she and her mom have. She was born with a birthmark on her wrists, a teardrop shape that is black. She used to get a lot of unwanted attention with the mark but she has learned to cover it up with bracelets or a watch.

Lately, though, Sadie has been having off moments. Pictures...more Sadie James is an outgoing senior who loves her life. She has great friends, a wonderful mom and is just happy. Her dad left her mom before she knew she was pregnant, and although she misses him, she's loves the close bond she and her mom have. She was born with a birthmark on her wrists, a teardrop shape that is black. She used to get a lot of unwanted attention with the mark but she has learned to cover it up with bracelets or a watch.

Lately, though, Sadie has been having off moments. Pictures or certain songs make her melancholy and sad. She knows it is not like her, she loves her life, but she can't shake the depression. She visits one of her favorite thinking spots on the beach, but winds up falling into the surf. Fortunately, a green-eyed hot boy rescues her. She can't help but feel that she knows him, but he rushes off before she can get his name.

When she has an automobile accident with a friend, she almost dies. When she awakes from the coma, the hot boy is here and finally tells her his name, Rayne. He finally answers some of her questions and she learns that he is a Keeper and that Sadie is his sole responsibility. Someone is after Sadie though, she's special, and although she has no idea why since it's confidential. Rayne ensure Sadie that he will keep her safe. But although the bond between them begins to strengthen into something more, Rayne tries to impress upon Sadie that it isn't the real thing. But as the danger to Sadie's life escalates, Rayne will have to decide what the truth - what he has been taught is or his own feelings?

Deep Blue Secret is the story of Sadie trying to learn who she really is. Everything she thought she knew isn't quite what she thought. She struggles with her feelings for Rayne and her perception of who she is. The characters in this page-turning novel are modern and easy to like. The romance is sweet, the plot compelling and I can't wait to find out what happens next! I found myself immersed in Sadie and Rayne's lives, their struggle with their choices and their destiny. Christie Anderson is a rising star young adult author to keep your eye on!
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Oct 10, 2011 Sara rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-own

I didn't enjoy this book at all. I thought the plot was just strange and weird and to be totally honest it didn't make a heck of a lot of sense. Just to clarify, there are "Keepers" who give this healing water to people who are sick and that's it? Oookay... I must be missing something because that's kind of boring, which was what this book was to me. There were pages upon pages of boring teenage prattle and of course we had the ever increasing "instant teenage love". Rayne saves Sadie at the bea...more

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Sep 09, 2011 Roxana rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Sadie is such a likeable girl... Everyone loves and adores her... But something seems off with her and she doesn't know what it is... She meets this mysterious handsome HOT guy and she immediately falls for him.. She can't stop thinking about him... He's always there for her when she's in trouble...

Rayne (the HOT guy) is so caring... He is gentle with Sadie and is always there for her... There is such an intensity between them, but they both know that they can't act on it... He has too many sec...more

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Oct 21, 2011 L_manning rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Sadie lives a charmed life. She has great friends, an awesome mom, an a great place to live. However, she's been noticing a random boy. A random boy for whom she feels a very strong and mysterious attraction. After a severe car accident, Sadie soon learns the true nature of her relationship to this boy. Sadie has a heritage she had no clue about, and her life is soon to take a dramatic turn.

This was a very unique and original idea. I was a bit confused at the beginning, but it all fell into plac...more

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Aug 17, 2011 Jen rated it 5 of 5 stars

What a fun & intriguing story! I really enjoyed it! Sadie James is the lovable girl next door I love to read about. The playfulness the author gives to Sadie really brings her to life in this novel where everything isn't as perfect as it seems. Rayne is the dreamy boy with amazing eyes that draw you in! With him comes a whole other world of suspense & danger.

I live in the area that the author places the story & the descriptions are spot on! It's so fun to read a story like that, jus...more

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Nov 11, 2011 Emma Mcdonald rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Sadie is a happy-go-lucky high school senior who has been experiencing weird emotional swings and can't understand what is happening to her. She meets a boy and instantly falls for him after he saves her from an accident in the ocean. The rest of the book unveils the mystery behind Sadie's mood changes and weird experiences, and begins the romance between Rayne and Sadie. It was a fun read and I was instantly ready for the next book in the series when I finished. My only hesitation in giving fiv...more

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Dec 29, 2011 elisha rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Oct 13, 2011 Traci (The Reading Geek) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Christie Anderson's Deep Blue Secret is the story of Sadie who is living an almost perfect life. However, Sadie's world is turned upside down when a mysterious boy saves her one day. She instantly feels a connection to the stranger and he shows up again when she needs him the most. Sadie soon begins to unravel a secret involving her and why she would need constant protection.

I wasn't entirely sure what to expect from Deep Blue Secret but I really enjoyed it. Sadie is an interesting protagonist....more

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Aug 24, 2011 C.E. Jr. rated it 5 of 5 stars

There are three things which make a book interesting for me - that can't put it down/keep me interested feeling, characters who seem to come alive and create a bond, and an ending which leaves me wishing it wasn't over. Christie Anderson hits the mark on all three. Deep Blue Secret is playful, fun, youthful, and mysterious. While it teases us with other world glimpses, it remains down to earth. Sadie is a sweetheart and Rayne is the man of a young girl's dream. As the parent of a young girl, I a...more

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Mar 13, 2013 Bailee rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: review-books, young-adult

When I first began this story, I wasn't sure what I would think about it because it seemed like such an unassuming tale during the first chapter. But just as quickly as I set this idea in my head about how the book was going to turn out, it suddenly made my pulse race and my eyes were glued to the words. I was desperate to know more about this story and this is coming from a girl who wasn't confident in the idea that I would even mildly enjoy it. Ha! This book was a wonderful read. I really did...more When I first began this story, I wasn't sure what I would think about it because it seemed like such an unassuming tale during the first chapter. But just as quickly as I set this idea in my head about how the book was going to turn out, it suddenly made my pulse race and my eyes were glued to the words. I was desperate to know more about this story and this is coming from a girl who wasn't confident in the idea that I would even mildly enjoy it. Ha! This book was a wonderful read. I really did like it once everything truly got going.

Deep Blue Secret by Christie Anderson is the story of Sadie, a girl who believes her life is perfect and has the greatest people in her life. But suddenly her life just isn't so awesome anymore. Her life is spiked with depression, causing her to lose interest in everything she used to love at sporadic moments. She doesn't know what is causing this sudden loss of who she is and she is desperately trying to keep her life together before it falls apart completely. That is when a boy appears in her life with vibrant green eyes that seem to shine and look familiar to her in a way she doesn't understand. What she does understand though is that whenever he is around, she feels safe and at peace like she might just be happy again. There is a catch with this strange boy; he refuses to get close to her. Everything about him is shrouded with secrets that he guards obsessively and she wants to know why. What is this boy's secret? Why is she suddenly facing such strong bouts of depression? How can she feel safe with someone that she hardly knows? It seems that her life might've just gotten more complicated.

The writing in this story is very relatable for me and the author seems to have mastered the talent of bringing a teenage voice to the story. This style, of course, has benefits and disadvantages but for me, I really enjoyed the story as it was written. I like the fact that it reminds me of the way some of the stories I've written sound and it reminds me a lot of some of my other favorite stories. The plot of the story is pretty amazing and well thought out. The world the author created is complex with its own history, way of life, foods, and work. I always love seeing how much work is put into the creation of a story and this just proves my point.

The lovely main character for this tale is Sadie, a friendly, loving, and protective girl who just wants to have a happy life. I love the fact that she is a romantic in a world of cynics. She has this desire to live a fairy tale and have her happily ever after. If anyone deserves it, it would be her and her mom, of course. She has a kind heart and a stubborn mind. Because of the kindness that seems to rule her actions, she has a hard time ever telling anyone no or pushing answers out of people. If I were to tag a title on her I would definitely say she is a pushover in the beginning. I didn't particularly love that quality but she grew up a lot in the story and somehow managed to gain some self confidence which gave her the power to just say no. One thing that I adore about her is the fact that she has never been kissed. I think that is another show of her romantic notions. She wants it to be with someone she loves, someone who loves her back, and she wants it to be perfect. You only get your first kiss once, right? She can't help but feel smitten towards the boy with the familiar green eyes and that leads to her being unable to get him out of her head even though she is certain he feels nothing towards her. Now, I've heard of this sort of thing before where the main character writes letters to some person who will never receive them as a venting process. I adore the fact that she is writing to the father she never knew and that she is open about everything she is feeling. Depressed or happy, she wants her father to be a part of her life even if he didn't want to be.

Her mom is definitely full of energy, something that I wish I could say was the same about me but I am more like Sadie in that way. She works as a nurse at the nearby hospital, working sometimes crazy hours and that leads to them spending sporadic amounts of time together. Determined to keep their relationship close, she and Sadie spend one night a week together doing girl stuff and reconnecting over random activities they plan. I admire her strength and willingness to sacrifice everything for her daughter. Her goal in life seems to be making sure her daughter is happy and has a good life. She still mourns the fact that Sadie's father doesn't take part in her life at all but instead of being upset that he left her alone, she continues to ache for his presence in her life. It's pretty hearbreaking. I think that she deserves a happily ever after, whether it is with the man who is Sadie's father or someone new. She is too awesome to be left alone for the rest of her life.

I'm going to put a name to the pretty boy with the green eyes because I really think that it is too hard to type that every time I mention him in this paragraph. Anyway, his name is Rayne. Just getting that out of the way before I dive into his character. He is assigned to protect Sadie and watch over her to make sure that no harm comes to her as she grows up. But there is a catch. He cannot be seen by her and forming an attachment with her is strictly forbidden by the people who are in charge of him. It is clear through the story that he is struggling to maintain a formal relationship with the beautiful main character but his sense of honor seems to cloud any chance of giving into their attraction. Which is frustrating, trust me. His job is that of a Water Keeper, meant to heal and aid people who have lost their way in life and bring them the happiness they seek through this thing called the Healing Water. When he began to feel something towards Sadie, he blamed it on the bond created through the continued use of the Healing Water and that their feelings aren't actually real. But he better see the light or else I'm going to write a really epic rant about him.

I know, I know, there is a million other characters that I should and could discuss during this review but I think that this is enough for now. Go read it, my friends. It's definitely worth it.(less)

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Mar 25, 2012 Alicia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Everyone

California teen, Sadie James, thinks her life couldn't get any better. She has great friends, an energetic mother she adores, and the beach practically in her own backyard. But her carefree life is turned upside down when she's rescued by a mysterious and strangely familiar boy who won't even tell her his name.

Each time the boy appears, Sadie's unexplainable attraction to him deepens along with her need to unravel his secrets. The boy is there to protect her. But as wonderful and exciting as it...more

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Oct 04, 2011 Mirela rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy

*** I received this book from the author after winning it from Goodreads Giveaways.

I put off reading my other books to read this one! I really didn't know what this was going to be about when I started reading it and I thought the story developed really well. A lot of these recent YA novels are really cheesy and annoying, but this one was very different. The characters feel so real! They were very relate-able. Poor Sadie; I would have a mental breakdown if I were in her shoes! The writing was d...more

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Oct 19, 2011 Cyp marked it as on-hold · review of another edition

Shelves: ya

Oh god, I hate Chick Lit. I'm only 20 pages in and I'm hating it already. She's so darn "I'm blonde and gay. My life is so full of warmth and happiness nothing can stop me from singing and dancing around." She wakes up and gets kissed by her overeager blonde mom, hears her favourite song and feels so energized she started singing to it and prancing around her room. And while she prances, she says (direct quote)"I'm not like those over-exuberant girls". Come on ,man, that's a blatant lie.

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Oct 16, 2011 Jodie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: own

A definite thriller you'll find yourself hooked to! Anderson has created a highly addictive novel full of hotness and surprises.

For Sadie, everything is perfect. Her life is normal and complete. Or at least that's what she thinks.
Out one day with nothing to do, she decides to snap a few pictures out on the beach. All was going quite well until she was standing next to the shore on a huge rock and fell. That's when he appeared. He appeared from nowhere and lifted her as if she were nothing. Once...more

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Jul 24, 2012 Opemi added it · review of another edition

It took me a whole week to finish this book and that is not a good thing. I work a full time job and a part time job, but if I like a book I can finish in two sittings. I struggled to finish this book. I wanted to like Sadie I really did but she was so boring and uggg, and all this insta love is starting to get on my nerves like seriously I kno there has to be a love element but when does it ever happen like that I kno this is a fantasy book but love at first sight is so played out. I didn't see...more

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Nov 15, 2011 Leilani rated it 1 of 5 stars

This book had potential but I just didn't like it that much. It seemed very original cuz it wasn't another werewolf or vampire or even a fairy book. The story pretty much dragged on in the beginning. The main character seems very naive and immature. The author makes her out to be someone who everyone wants to hang out with or someone who all the guys at school have crushes on but she seemed very dull to me. The romance is pretty cheesy too. It's not believable or intense. Her feelings grow way t...more

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May 16, 2013 Heather rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Pretty weird book. I was unwittingly pulled and then when if wad over I thought it was weird. Rayne is a super hot guy that basically a stalker. He follows Sadie everywhere, moves in across the street from her, reads her journal (with his own journal that's actually kind of cool) and is everywhere Sadie needs him to be rescuing her and saving her life. All this because they have some kind of weird bond because of the 'Magic Water'. There is a bad guy, Voss, but it is unclear who he is or how he...more

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Oct 10, 2011 Susan (The Book Bag) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-read-in-2011

First of all, I have to say right up front, that this cover is so beautiful! Even if I wasn't reading this book for it's blog tour, it would have caught my eye. I am so shallow sometimes, a beautiful cover always gets me!

And then the book grabbed me! The story starts off pretty intense, with someone trying to escape from the area that he has been condemned to and left to die. He does manage to escape and the story leaves you wondering what he did and why he was there.

After that, we are taken in...more

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Oct 30, 2011 The BookWhisperer rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: series

Anderson offers a creative alternate world that will give a readers a relax from the the typical paranormal story. Admittedly, I found found this book slightly frustrating. While I loved the characters, and could see the potential growing through this book; it was obvious that the climax was not going to be reached in this particular book. Sadie is a very special and down to earth character that readers will enjoy. This mystery of her past will keep readers guessing with this easy paced story. T...more

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Jan 02, 2012 Andrea rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

There is many reasons to love this book but I would say mine is The fact that I wish I had a Rayne for myself. He is wonderful. Can't wait for the next book!

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Nov 21, 2011 Dana rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Sadie is in her senior year of high school her single mom is everything to her, her only regret if she has one is she's never known her dad.

Sadie has been experiencing a whirlwind ride of emotions lately that take her into some deep depressions its even effecting her friendships. In one of her low moods she goes to the beach to be alone caught of guard by the waves she falls and hits her head almost drowning but miraculously saved by a mysterious boy.

In her efforts to forget him she becomes almo...more

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Dec 10, 2011 Julie(Reading By The Beach) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

There were great moments in this book, but I just couldn't really get into it. To me, it seemed like the book was lacking dialogue between the characters. Heather, Sadie's best friend, seemed immature and self-absorbed. Sadie was a like-able character, but Rayne was the most well-rounded character that had a lot of depth(in my opinion). The plot was interesting, but a bit predictable. What I did enjoy was that we got a little snippets from Voss, Ash and even Rayne; that added to the story.
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Jun 05, 2012 Beau rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I loved the character development and the overall mystery behind Rayne. The story had me captivated and kept me wanting more. The book was an entertaining read and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to read something with a new theme, other than vampires and werewolves. The author has done a great job introducing you to some cool characters and I can not wait to see what adventures lie ahead for Sadie and Rayne. Go and get it NOW!!! Christie Anderson is an author to keep your eye on. The b...more

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