Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Water (Akasha #1)

by Terra Harmony (Goodreads Author)

3.37 of 5 stars 3.37 · rating details · 587 ratings · 156 reviews

Elemental powers in the palm of her hand...and it won't be enough to save her. When Kaitlyn Alder is involuntarily introduced to a life of magic, she becomes part of an organization hell-bent on saving the Earth. Just as her new-found life holds promises of purpose, romance, and friendship, the organization divides and a rogue member holds Kaitlyn hostage. Now one of the m...more

Kindle Edition, 1st Edition, 279 pages

Published September 26th 2011 by Terra Harmony (first published January 1st 2011)

more details... edit details

Get a copy:

More…

Friend Reviews

To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

Lists with This Book

Best Book Covers 2011

196th out of 1,006 books — 3,054 voters

Paths to Divinity by Joseph DiCristofano

Orangeberry Summer Splash - 100 Authors. 500 blog stops.

18th out of 105 books — 85 voters

More lists with this book...

Community Reviews

(showing 1-30 of 2,248)

filter | sort: default (?) | rating details

Jun 22, 2012 Lissa & Alexa The Novel Lasses rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Adults 18 and older

Recommended to Lissa & Alexa by: Terra Harmony

Synopsis :

Elemental powers in the palm of her hand...and it won't be enough to save her. When Kaitlyn Alder is involuntarily introduced to a life of magic, she becomes part of an organization hell-bent on saving the Earth. Just as her new-found life holds promises of purpose, romance, and friendship, the organization divides and a rogue member holds Kaitlyn hostage. Now one of the most terrifying men the human race has to offer stands between her and Earth's survival.

Lissa's Review:

I had never...more Synopsis :

Elemental powers in the palm of her hand...and it won't be enough to save her. When Kaitlyn Alder is involuntarily introduced to a life of magic, she becomes part of an organization hell-bent on saving the Earth. Just as her new-found life holds promises of purpose, romance, and friendship, the organization divides and a rogue member holds Kaitlyn hostage. Now one of the most terrifying men the human race has to offer stands between her and Earth's survival.

Lissa's Review:

I had never heard of “Water” until I received an email for sign-up reviews. I was immediately dazzled by the cover art. There was something magical about the single drop of water suspended above a lone hand. That was what first drew me into taking a peek at the pages beneath. I was not disappointed. As for being her first attempt it doesn’t show as Terra Harmony had the ability to straight away draw me into Kaitlyn’s story.

She seemingly effortlessly moved the story along all while plummeting me deep and deeper into the life of Kaitlyn in a swirl of emotions and unspoken Stockholm syndrome. Her ability to capture the syndrome without focusing on it took me by surprise. However I did get more than I expected and was charged with excitement from the start. Harmony has a fanciful way with words no matter which character she was working with. She manages to take hold of the characters and develop them in ways that leaves a part of you that developing a love/hate with each one as you turn the pages.

“Water” takes you on a page turning journey as Kaitlyn discovers who and what she is truly is and is capable of. “Water” is packed with just the right amount of mystery and suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat to the very end and leave you begging for more, more and more!

But let me be clear, “Water” is not for the faint of hearts as Kaitlyn story develops and twist and turns are introduced things get beyond ugly. For this reason I would suggest a rating of NC-17 and suggest that you pick up a copy and start reading today….. You will not be disappointed as Harmony leaves you so many haunting questions and with a true cliff hanger that will leave you digging in your sofa cushions to scurry ups the change to jump into Air.
(less)

11 likes · like · see review

Aug 15, 2012 Lee Anne - Give me a Good Romance rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, suspense, romance, for-review-not-lendable

WOW! This is a great beginning to a new series. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the next one in the series.

Terra does a great job of developing characters and story that are completely believable. The fear, skepticism, anger and curiosity all expressed by Kaitlyn make her seem like one of my friends.

(view spoiler)...more

3 likes · like · see review

May 18, 2012 Alana ~ The Book Pimp rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: wizards-witches, paranormal-romance, owned-books, ebooks, 2012-reading-challenge

This is definitely an adult read. Many adult themes, situations, language, violence... you name it, it very well may be in there.

There was some especially uncomfortable moments in this book. I like the first book in the series overall, and am keen to read book 2, but not right away. It a disturbing book, but in an acceptable way. But I'm also a little disturbed at some of the review quotes of book 2...

Micah has a Daemon (from the Lux series) 'look' about him, but minus the attitude. But you ne...more

12 likes · like · see review

May 07, 2012 Jeanette rated it 4 of 5 stars

Water was very entertaining and well written. I connected with the characters, and I found it to be a very quick read!

One thing that is a "must" for me when I read books is the characters. I need to like the characters for me to enjoy a book. As you may have guessed by the rating, I did very much like the characters! They were realistic (given the world) and I appreciate how they were flawed and how consistent their actions were with their characters. We learned more about them as the book progr...more Water was very entertaining and well written. I connected with the characters, and I found it to be a very quick read!

One thing that is a "must" for me when I read books is the characters. I need to like the characters for me to enjoy a book. As you may have guessed by the rating, I did very much like the characters! They were realistic (given the world) and I appreciate how they were flawed and how consistent their actions were with their characters. We learned more about them as the book progressed and that really gave a nice depth to past and future events (view spoiler). I liked how Kaitlyn dealt with her issues and went through the emotions instead of shrugging them off as if nothing happened. For example: she didn't just forgive Micah after the greenhouse incident - she was mad at him and worked through those emotions. It made her a much stronger character in my eyes, and I look forward to the next book when she needs to deal with everything that happened to her. (view spoiler). Speaking of Micah, (what a lovely name!!), I really enjoyed what he brought to the story. I found myself liking him, even through the times when he did things that had me hitting my head against the wall in frustration (view spoiler). The more I read about him, the more I liked him, and I hope to see his character continue to develop in the next couple of books. Shawn was the evil character and I hated him as was required by the writing. For me, he was kind of two-dimensional, and didn't really progress all that much from the beginning of the book (view spoiler). He was fairly predictable, but I do enjoy having someone I can hate without reservation, and he was that person.

I found that this book was well written. There were some minor errors but I imagine it's just a pdf version issue (ex: instead of having the word "had" there was only an "a" and other small things like that, BUT it didn't affect the readability. I'm just mentioning it so that it can be fixed in the future!) I find that the style of writing was fluid, and it gave enough description to envision the world, but still leaving details to each reader. This is something that I really appreciate in an author. I remember reading the Redwall series when I was young and skipping the 2 pages it took to describe every dish in the feast the characters were having. And don't get me wrong, I LOVED that series, but I found that it was a little too much. Since then, I have gained a healthy appreciation for showing reserve in that aspect. I liked the pace of the book and found that the components (romance, general plot...etc) were well-balanced.

I can't really find too much about this book to critique...I will say that it wasn't altogether unpredictable. Perhaps it was because I inadvertently read a couple of the reviews and had an inkling of what was going to happen (view spoiler) so I KNEW that Shawn was going to be a baddie right off the bat and have a hand in the aforementioned spoilers.

This setting really intrigued me! I find myself wanting to know more about the world it was set in - more about the Seven, the Teams and their interactions with each other. Is there only one team in the world? What's the deal with the athame? What is the extent of everyone's powers? I would also like details about Micah's past and how many Gaias he has worked with/had to kill...etc. Essentially, I need to know more about everybody. That being said, HOW did they travel so far so quickly! It seemed like every time Kaitlyn opened her eyes she was halfway across the world! (ex: Spain->Galapagos->San Francisco) How did no-one notice the unconscious girl some people were towing around the world? How did they have enough money for that, but not for clean clothes?

All that being said, I am very excited to read the next book in the series! I tend to not enjoy cliffhangers in general, but I understand why it was used and it definitely has me intrigued for the next book. (So I suppose it has done it's job). Speaking of which, I think I am going to go buy that next one now! :)

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book! I really enjoyed it and can't wait to find out what happens to the characters in the next one! (less)

2 likes · like · see review

May 29, 2012 Tt rated it 4 of 5 stars

*I received this book for review from the author*

This book is Awesome in a sad twisted way...

When I got to the first few chapters I was a little skeptical on where this was going and most of all will it keep me interested.....? Yes IT DID!!!

I really enjoyed this book! The concept of the story is truly authentic to anything I have read to date. I have never been so conflicted while reading a book until I read this one. In the beginning I was a bit thrown off by what was happening because the auth...more

3 likes · like · see review

May 06, 2012 Tough Critic Book Reviews rated it 3 of 5 stars

Reviewed at: http://toughcriticbookreviews.blogspo...

I apparently didn't eat my smart cereal when I started reading Water so I must forewarn you there is NO, I repeat no dragon in the first chapter!! How I missed the whole avalanche thing, I have no idea, but I eventually caught on and got my act together!

Now that we've established that there are no dragons in this book, we can proceed. I was a little indifferent (okay, ALOT indifferent) at the start. I didn't think I was gonna like this book an...more

2 likes · like · see review

Oct 17, 2012 Robin rated it 1 of 5 stars

Where do I begin?! I like to read reviews of books before I actually read them, because there are books that get bad reviews but I end up enjoying. Not this time around.

Other reviewers claimed the heroine, Kaitlyn, to be bada$$. I found her to be an annoying, childish brat. I kept questioning her age and going back to remind myself she was in her 20's and not in her early teens. When she is first kidnapped (which I don't understand why that had to happen) she has the right emotions; fear, anger...more Where do I begin?! I like to read reviews of books before I actually read them, because there are books that get bad reviews but I end up enjoying. Not this time around.

Other reviewers claimed the heroine, Kaitlyn, to be bada$$. I found her to be an annoying, childish brat. I kept questioning her age and going back to remind myself she was in her 20's and not in her early teens. When she is first kidnapped (which I don't understand why that had to happen) she has the right emotions; fear, anger, an overwhelming need to escape. Then after her second failed attempt, BAM!, she decides 'oh well, may as well make the best of the situation and jump into the arms and BED of one of her captors'. When she is finally given an oppotunity to leave of her own free will, she decides to stay for no other reason than her curriosity of what they do. When she is later brutally attacked, instead of saying "Hey, remember that out you offered me? I want it NOW!", she stays.

The supposed hero, Micah, is her self-proclaimed protector. Which he is very bad at. He knows that Kaitlyn and the villain of the book, Shawn, should not be in the same room (let alone on the same island) as each other. Yet during a "training session" he enlists Shawn's help to present a distraction so that she can learn to use her powers under duress. The distraction? Micah decides it should be him trying to rape Kaitlyn while Shawn watches and blocks her powers. What?! I applauded Kaitlyn for her feelings of anger, betrayal, and refusal to forgive Micah. Until she does forgive him. His actions were inexcusable and unforgivable. No man who vows to protect the woman he claims to care about would do something like that.

Shawn...He was evil, conniving, manipulative, sadistic, everything a villain is, but without the back story explaining why he is the way he is. There is no explanation as to why he hates Kaitlyn so much. He lost someone once, that's all we are told. Was it someone he loved that died? Don't know. Was it someone he loved that betrayed him? Don't know. We know he wants to steal her powers and why. We don't know why he feels the need to brutally rape her; other than the authors desire to have a pregnancy that will create further conflict between the three main characters. Distasteful in my opinion.

All the men in this book, including Micah, came across to me as apes. Me Tarzan you Jane, I'm the almighty man you're the lowly woman, and as a woman your feelings don't matter to us so just suck it up and deal. You really come to understand that when one of the minor characters, Alex, tries to justify Micahs actions to Kaitlyn. He tells her that Micah was only trying to match Kaitlyns level of intensity (referring to her powers)and basically implying that the incident was no big deal.

I did not like this book, and would not recommend to anybody to read it.(less)

9 likes · like · see review

Apr 30, 2012 Jax rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks

The concept for this book has great potential!

The overall account did not reach it's full potential, and the narrative lacked a natural flow.

Having said that, the character interaction could have had a little more depth, though the dialogue was quite good, and where the overall narrative lacked flow, the dialogue did not, providing essential information pertaining to the concept.

There could have been more in the narrative explaining each character's role and the powers they controlled. Also, the...more The concept for this book has great potential!

The overall account did not reach it's full potential, and the narrative lacked a natural flow.

Having said that, the character interaction could have had a little more depth, though the dialogue was quite good, and where the overall narrative lacked flow, the dialogue did not, providing essential information pertaining to the concept.

There could have been more in the narrative explaining each character's role and the powers they controlled. Also, their use of their powers could have been more detailed.
The characters too could have had more depth, I struggled a bit to connect with them - and in the case of the main character, there was a little too much contradiction.

(view spoiler)

In other areas, I felt the narrative needed more words.
a prime example of this is the first chapter, where it is not 100% clear that the author is using a metaphor... though by the end of the chapter, you can surmise as such. However the use of a few more words, and that could be neatly remedied.

A little rough around the edges, but overall the concept has fantastic promise!
And there were definitely sections that were interesting and well written.
I battled to read this, and quite often had to go back and re-read sections to clarify.

(less)

1 like · like · see review

Oct 29, 2012 Manda rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: distracting-prose, wtf-confusing-characters, read-the-better-book, wtf-worldbuilding

The better book: Elemental series by Brigid Kemmerer

As much as the description and idea seemed cool - eco-defenders of the world that use their nature-inspired abilities to do good - there were so many flaws and distractions that I couldn't bring myself to continue past maybe about halfway into the book.

The Good:
- interesting idea
- Kaitlyn (sometimes)

The Bad:
- horribly awkwardly portrayed characters
- Kaitlyn falling for Micah because of.. his eyes, and vice versa because.. well I have no idea
- C...more

2 likes · like · see review

Apr 24, 2013 Ami rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This was recommended by a neighbor. I was intrigued with the whole eco, earth saving witch thing and I liked the cover so I downloaded it without reading the synopsis and now I'm regretting not spending those few extra seconds. I just really can't gel my brain around the complete disparity of the plot lines.

One the one hand we have a group working hard to do their little bit to educate people about more eco-natural ways of doing things as well as playing with the elements of the Earth herself i...more This was recommended by a neighbor. I was intrigued with the whole eco, earth saving witch thing and I liked the cover so I downloaded it without reading the synopsis and now I'm regretting not spending those few extra seconds. I just really can't gel my brain around the complete disparity of the plot lines.

One the one hand we have a group working hard to do their little bit to educate people about more eco-natural ways of doing things as well as playing with the elements of the Earth herself in order to save the day; bravo and hand clapping and all that jazz.

On the other hand we have a woman that's kidnapped for absolutely no reason I could discern (if the old coot was her godfather, why didn't he just extend an invite?), she has no idea what's going and is treated like garbage when she attempts to escape; a completely natural reaction. (The escape attempt I mean.) She's immediately being treated with violence and everyone seems fine with it. The leader loves the Earth so much that he has only a carpet between him and the dirt and yet seems to think nothing of letting the men who are supposed to be training her, abuse her both mentally and physically. She has no privacy and it doesn't take long to learn they disposed of her apartment and put her property in storage. So why couldn't they bring her some of her clothing instead of crudely throwing a garbage bag full of nasty second-hand stuff at her? They took the time to bring her, her dream journal so why no other comforts from home?

From the very beginning I got the idea that it was all about control and them taking what they want, regardless if it were right or not. I mean, come on, the man sworn to protect her actually attempts to rape her, in full view of witnesses, as a lesson!? They want her to work with them, she has a lot of power, power that they need, but it's very obvious that's she's disposable, as are all the Gaia's.

Also, her reactions are just all over the place. She seemed like an immature needy teenager half the time. None of her reactions, barring the anger etc. from the beginning when she's first kidnapped, seem real. She falls into bed with one of them at almost the first opportunity after deciding to stay because she got curious without absolutely any idea of just how dangerous her plight had become. The man she fell into bed with would have just as easily shot her if she'd made the wrong choice.

And then to be kidnapped by the "bad" guy, kept prisoner for several weeks, brutally raped who know's how many times, but in some scenes she's laughing with him, and in one she's actually so aroused by him she almost peaks!

This book is so totally perverse and twisted that I'm sorry that I ever read it. The characters are one dimensional, back story is so minute as to be nonexistent, and all of that violence wrapped up in the pretty packaging of saving the Earth is just wrong.(less)

like · see review

Feb 25, 2013 Heather Heffner rated it 5 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.

like · see review

Feb 22, 2013 Lisa rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The reader is introduced to Kaitlyn in the midst of an avalanche that she is fully prepared not to survive. She is pulled from the depths by a mysterious person. When she awakens, she realizes that she has been rescued, but also kidnapped. After realizing escape is futile, she is initiated into a cult-like group with a goal of saving the planet. She is told that she has special powers that need to be refined that would benefit the group in their endevours.
However, the way that she is trained a...more The reader is introduced to Kaitlyn in the midst of an avalanche that she is fully prepared not to survive. She is pulled from the depths by a mysterious person. When she awakens, she realizes that she has been rescued, but also kidnapped. After realizing escape is futile, she is initiated into a cult-like group with a goal of saving the planet. She is told that she has special powers that need to be refined that would benefit the group in their endevours.
However, the way that she is trained and is made to live is questionable. The lack of proper clothing and food, especially for someone who needs the energy to hraness her powers, does not match the group's style. The psychological and physical challenges and tests seem extreme and leaves the reader wondering what is really going on since the point of view of Kaitlyn only allows the reader to discern as she discovers the situations a little at a tiome.
The group, calling themselves Seven, seem to have a hidden agenda as they supposively go on trips and educate groups on ways they can help save the planet, but don't care if they fail in their endevours. The methods they use are unconventional and seem like there is a higher purpose to their group.
The charcters centered around Kaitlyn all have distinct roles that hinder or assist with Kaitlyn's "training". Micah seems to be a love interest with a cosmic attraction-they have to stay together in one room for the others' safety. Alex, the techno-geek, seems to be a friend and confidante, but is he really keeping an eye on her uinder orders? Shawn is the mortal enemy-an angry boy who is set on making her life as mserable as possible-but for what reason?
I was surprised at how the themes of ecology and the fantastical elements blended to create a story that makes you wonder what the author is NOT telling you due to the novel being written from Kaitlyn's point of view. Parts of this story kept me reading, while others left me with questions-especially the cliffhanger ending. I was aware of the non consensual acts in the story due to the disclaimer before the novel began-so I was prepared in case it wasn't something I would like to read. It's a good thing that I was a ble to procure a copy of Book #2, "Air", so that I could continue where "Water" left off!
(less)

like · see review

Feb 13, 2013 Amanda Nemec rated it 1 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I read this book because the author is looking for people to write honest reviews for the second book in the series, and I wanted to get into the story first. I will say, the idea of the story is a decent one. I do like the idea of elemental powers, if it's done right. This book needs a whole lot of fleshing out though.

Character development is a problem. We don't ever get a really good sense of who the main characters are. They also often don't react appropriately to horrible things that happen...more I read this book because the author is looking for people to write honest reviews for the second book in the series, and I wanted to get into the story first. I will say, the idea of the story is a decent one. I do like the idea of elemental powers, if it's done right. This book needs a whole lot of fleshing out though.

Character development is a problem. We don't ever get a really good sense of who the main characters are. They also often don't react appropriately to horrible things that happen to them. This is mostly the case for our lead female character who is s*xually assaulted in one scene, then she immediately reacts to him with snarky comments completely inappropriate for the horrible violation she just endured, and 5 pages later she's laughing and playing cards with her attacker. Also, this SAME guy CHOKED her in the forest and then she challenged him to a friendly foot race. What the?

There's also some awkward dialogue, mainly because people don't talk as formally as some of this is written. We all normally talk in contractions and these characters talk a lot more formally for no reason, and then the next sentence they're back to how normal people talk casually.

Another thing of note... the motivation of the characters isn't fully fleshed out. Kaitlyn, the main character, is treated brutally by people, held captive, and then suddenly decides she's into their cause without them ever fully explaining to her what they do or who this mysterious 'enemy' (who is only mentioned once) is or why she needs to be trained in martial arts and weapons. She just goes along with it. Our resident bad guy seems to have many motivations. He wants to have sex with her. He wants to prove she's not the "true" Gaia by brutally slashing her back open. He wants to be the one to have powers.

The book never explains why she was kidnapped in the first place. I mean, why did they HAVE to do that? Also, what happened to her broken wrist? She was worrying about it one minute, and then all of a sudden it disappears from the storyline. I doubt a little earth (at least the way it's described in the book) could just make that be fine in no time.

As to the hero of our story... Micah is basically one of her kidnappers, yet she ends up in his bed the second they meet. And then HE tries to rape her (you know, to help her "learning process") in front of the guy who JUST brutally stabbed her with a knife, yet the first chance they get to talk about it, they're all lovey again.

I originally rated this two stars, but I've talked myself down. (less)

1 like · like · see review

Jan 21, 2013 Michelle Proulx rated it 4 of 5 stars

Water is a well-written and engaging eco-adventure romance that kept me intrigued from start to finish. I very much enjoyed the pro-environmental conservation message of the novel . You can tell that the author feels very strongly about this subject, and it is showcased beautifully in her writing. I also liked that the magic system was based somewhat off of scientific principles, which grounded the fantasy element of the story and made it seem less far fetched that magic like that could exist in...more

like · see review

Nov 04, 2012 Deb rated it 1 of 5 stars

I'm the type of person where if I start reading, I HAVE to finish the book. I've never felt more disinclined to finish a book than I have with Water. If there was, I can't remember because this book will probably stay in my memory as the book that I KNEW I would hate just from reading the first few chapters. I was a bit apprehensive when I started reading because of the warnings about a rape scene, but I was hoping it'd be a dynamic read in the end. Sadly not. The first chapter or two drew me in...more

3 likes · like · see review

Aug 26, 2012 Natalie rated it 2 of 5 stars

This book read like what it was: a self-published eco-fantasy that must have seemed like a good idea at the time. With some more editing, and a rewrite here and there the prose could have been passable, and perhaps some of the story could have held together more believably. I managed to suspend my disbelief for long enough to finish the book - but only just. What was an interesting concept (powers derived from the elements, a team of eco-defenders) got bogged down with the practical details - w...more This book read like what it was: a self-published eco-fantasy that must have seemed like a good idea at the time. With some more editing, and a rewrite here and there the prose could have been passable, and perhaps some of the story could have held together more believably. I managed to suspend my disbelief for long enough to finish the book - but only just. What was an interesting concept (powers derived from the elements, a team of eco-defenders) got bogged down with the practical details - what exactly can these cool, new-age hippy-style superheroes actually do? Oh! They can travel the world spreading the conservation message in boardrooms, using their powers to create magical, attention-getting winds. Really? And then they can feed some phytoplankton in some poorly thought out bid to stop the heating of our oceans. Also, I obviously missed the part where the nutrients naturally released by cold ocean waters would need to be heated to be released artificially by magic. Sigh.
However, when the action heats up, Ms. Harmony does find her voice. That is why this book earned its' two stars, not one. She writes the actions scenes well; though occasionally passing up on realistic character development.
I flinched at the insta-love connection between the two main characters. Not enough time or reason given to the page, although I'm sure it was in the author's head. A great deal of character motivation seems to have been sketched in shorthand and then deleted. Give your readers more detail! We can handle it!
I also took offense to the inordinate number of times our heroine decided to forgive and forget the inexcusable actions of the love-match and his cronies. "Oh, you're going to nearly rape me on camera as a training exercise? Ok, I still love you. And if I hadn't chosen to join your group you were going to kill me? No problem! And your group kills young women with my powers all the time when someone with more power comes along? Sounds great! Sign me up!" I just couldn't buy it.
Overall, I wanted to be impressed and I just wasn't. Didn't hate it. Just really didn't like it either. (less)

4 likes · like · see review

Aug 17, 2012 Christopher Starr rated it 4 of 5 stars

Let me get this out the way: Kaitlyn Alder is BADASS!

And now for the more subdued part of my review:
I read Water as part of the OrangeBerry Summer Splash Blog Tour and was introduced to Kaitlyn, her elemental powers and the eco-fantasy genre all in one fell swoop. And Terra Harmony, the author, doesn't waste any time throwing you into the action. Some readers like to move into stories gradually--they want to learn about the sunlight, the intricate shapes the shadows make dappling on pavement, th...more Let me get this out the way: Kaitlyn Alder is BADASS!

And now for the more subdued part of my review:
I read Water as part of the OrangeBerry Summer Splash Blog Tour and was introduced to Kaitlyn, her elemental powers and the eco-fantasy genre all in one fell swoop. And Terra Harmony, the author, doesn't waste any time throwing you into the action. Some readers like to move into stories gradually--they want to learn about the sunlight, the intricate shapes the shadows make dappling on pavement, the sounds of children playing from the nearby park wafting through the air. Yeah, screw all that! Harmony introduces us to Kaitlyn as she's snowboarding for her life, trying to outrun an avalanche.

She fails.

And that's just the first chapter.

From here we learn that Kaitlyn is more than a globe-trotting, freelance photographer with intimacy issues: she's a Gaia--a person with the ability to manipulate the elements (Air, Wind, Water, and Fire). Problem is Kaitlyn's all power with none of the control. Where we'd love a light breeze, your girl is causing Hurricane Katrina. Not only that, she's in the custody of an eco-friendly (but pretty freaking poor), shadowy group called The Seven. They lock her up, don't tell her anything, vaguely answer her questions, are footloose and fancy free with sedatives, and promise to teach her about her powers.

What I like about Kaitlyn is that she takes none of this lying down: she puts a hurting on everyone until she gets the answers the wants or until her curiosity is peaked. And she's got a smart-ass sense of humor. She's all attitude, has great one-liners and a good right cross--it's more like Captain Planet meets The Last Airbender with a little Firestarter thrown in there for good measure.

I'm gonna stop so I don't ruin it: Water and its follow up, Air, are both available now and Book #3, Earth, is due out pretty soon. It's a good, action-packed read. But I do have to say, Kaitlyn's journey is no walk in the park: just because it has fantasy in the genre, don't think this is Hunger Games. Harmony deals with some very adult themes in a very adult way and some of the sex scenes in this book are non-consensual.

I have a couple of cons. First, I LOVE villains. Not a fan of this guy. At all. For all the crap he put Kaitlyn through, what he wanted was neither clear nor really all that deep. Ever. And the emotional component underpinning his actions and his goals was too little too late. I didn't get the why of it all and, without that, I couldn't get the point. Other than Kaitlyn learning her powers, the villain didn't give me much to go on. Luckily, Kaitlyn's story is strong enough to go on.

Beyond that, this is ultimately about saving the environment, right? Save the trees and feed the plankton and global warming stuff. It isn't even that governments and companies don't love their trees--it's that they don't want to pay to save them. So if you have a group of people who can fix the environment, through whatever means, who cares? Why be clandestine when you're doing the stuff everybody wants? I couldn't understand the bigger conflict; it was alluded to late in the book but never really clear.

That aside, would I recommend the book? Absolutely. Ms. Harmony is building a bigger story here and Water is only the beginning. It's certainly worth diving in and seeing it to the finish line.
(less)

1 like · like · see review

Aug 06, 2012 Gregory Lamb rated it 4 of 5 stars

When Kaitlyn Alder, the main character in "Water," Terra Harmony's second installment of the "Akasha" series gets caught in an avalanche while snowboarding, her life takes an unexpected path. Kaitlyn finds herself on a mysterious island where she learns she possesses unique powers.

Ms. Harmony uses well-crafted prose and dialogue to develop a cast of characters who possess unique powers. Unbeknown to her, Kaitlyn Alder's powers are the missing ingredient the others need to harness the power of th...more

1 like · like · see review

Jul 06, 2012 Hazel G. ( I ♥ Mr. Grey) *Fifty Shades obsessed* . rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: adult, mature YA, fantasy, paranormal readers

Recommended to Hazel G. ( I ♥ Mr. Grey) *Fifty Shades obsessed* by: The Nexus! R2R

Shelves: action-adventure, paranormal-romance, fantasy, mature-young-adult

Water is the first book in the Akasha series written by Terra Harmony. I read this as a R2R with The Nexus! As always, a special thank you to the mods and author for allowing me to participate.

THIS BOOK DREW ME IN, kept me hook, left me uncomfortable, reeling with both excitement and trepidation and ready for book two by the time I hit the last page! Bravo!

The Rundown:
Being told you’re a supernatural being is difficult on any given day, but when Kaitlyn Alder finds herself kidnapped and held h...more

1 like · like · see review

Jun 20, 2012 Lexie rated it 3 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I read Water after a link was provided to me via GoodReads. Water has beautiful artwork for its cover. I was very excited to read this book, especially since I enjoy urban fantasy.
Kaitlyn is a photographer who lost her parents at a young age and has been independent for several years. As a young woman she is caught up in an avalanche and wakes up as a prisoner on an island. After several escape attempts she is finally told why she is being held captive.

The Seven is a centuries old group of eco...more I read Water after a link was provided to me via GoodReads. Water has beautiful artwork for its cover. I was very excited to read this book, especially since I enjoy urban fantasy.
Kaitlyn is a photographer who lost her parents at a young age and has been independent for several years. As a young woman she is caught up in an avalanche and wakes up as a prisoner on an island. After several escape attempts she is finally told why she is being held captive.

The Seven is a centuries old group of eco-minded individuals. Most individuals in the group have their own special powers. Kaitlyn is the Gaia, meaning Mother Earth. She has powers over all the elements, but must learn to control them before they cause tremendous disasters. After learning this information, she chooses to stay in the group.
The group consists of Shawn, whose first introduction to Kaitlyn consists of him attacking her. Micah, her protector
Cato, the leader, who has a distinct connection to Kaitlyn, but you’ll have to read the book to find out what it is…
Alex, the only person without powers, he does their logistics and technical issues.
There are other individuals that are in the organization that you meet along the way.

Katie practices manipulating and controlling her powers every day with Micah, who is her protector. He has an almost magnetic pull towards Kaitlyn and watching their interactions is very interesting. She is a kick-butt heroine, who is strong-willed, and determined to succeed in any situation. I enjoyed her snarky comments and her ability to succeed in any situation, even if it meant turning everything upside down, literally.

As she, Alex, Micah, and Shawn leave for their first assignment she is captured and held prisoner on the Galapagos Islands. SPOILER ALERT* The island can feel Kaitlyn’s power and reacts negatively to it. She could literally sink the island if not careful. In addition, the island drains Kaitlyn of her powers. If this and the physical torture she had to endure were the worst things that happened I could have dealt better with this passage. However, she is raped and the author portrays it as it happens in real life. This continues for weeks, and she is tortured over and over, and raped with different objects. If I had been Kaitlyn I would have immediately done everything in my power to sink the island and kill my captors. *END OF SPOLER
I think most women will cringe during this passage, and anyone who has experienced this will have a very strong negative reaction. I did like that Kaitlyn kept her head and was determined to control her own destiny. Personally, I think the Terra could have gotten her point across in a different manner SPOILER* that didn’t include rape. *END SPOILER However, it’s her prerogative to choose how she wants to express her message.
The book was very interesting and completely different from all of the other elemental power books I have read. I would have liked to have a deeper explanation of the characters powers. Also, it was so frustrating that no one would listen to Kaitlyn and even Micah’s concerns about Shawn. Cato, is so stubborn and as leader of the Seven he is archaic in his thinking. I wanted to shake him many times throughout the book! However, that just shows how much Terra draws you into her world and characters. I will say, there wasn’t any mystery as to who the antagonist was going to be. Terra made that very clear from the beginning of the novel.

The book ends with and unexpected twist that leaves you wondering exactly what will happen next. It’s not as dramatic as some other cliff-hangers I’ve experienced, but it immediately makes you want to get your hands on the second book.
As a debut novel, Terra Harmony does an exceptional job writing. I never would have guessed this was a debut novel. Her protagonist and antagonist are both extremely strong characters and I am interested to see what will happen next. Will the antagonist succeed in his goal…keep reading to find out!
(less)

1 like · like · see review

May 04, 2012 Michelle rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

**I receive an e-copy of the book through Read it & Reap program via Goodreads in exchange for an honest review**

I would say that Water is an action-packed paranormal story that led me to turn the pages to find out what happens next. The theme for the book is unique, focusing on eco-environment issues and this is a theme not touched by many (from what I've seen & read but I may be wrong). A warning to all who are interested in reading Water: it contains sexual scenes (some of it is non-c...more **I receive an e-copy of the book through Read it & Reap program via Goodreads in exchange for an honest review**

I would say that Water is an action-packed paranormal story that led me to turn the pages to find out what happens next. The theme for the book is unique, focusing on eco-environment issues and this is a theme not touched by many (from what I've seen & read but I may be wrong). A warning to all who are interested in reading Water: it contains sexual scenes (some of it is non-consensual) and if you are uncomfortable with it... let's just say that you have be forewarned.

The excitement builds up from the first page where Kaitlyn was caught in an avalanche. She woke up in an institute for some unknown testing without any explanations given to her. While most girls would have cried and frightened to death by this encounter, Kaitlyn braved it all and even escaped on her own (even though she ended up recaptured). Answers were slowly given to her and that she was gifted with the powers of a Gaia. Later, she was then given a choice: to stay and help the institute and the environment with her powers or to leave...

Terra's writing style is smooth, easy to read and fun at times. The dialogues between the characters are witty and I find myself chuckling at some of the scenes that took me by surprise. This made the book so worth it to read. I love the characters' conversations with one another for that reason too. I only managed to find a slight inconsistency with Kaitlyn's character. No doubt she's strong and witty, not one of those usual helpless girls. The reason for the existence of the institute was to protect the environment. Kaitlyn was a gaia, someone who "provides balance for mother earth" while the rest of her teammates support her with their own set of powers. It was nearer to the end of the book that she did something... Well, let's just say she's supposed to be environmentally conscious and protecting the balance. Although I like the little romance Terra has introduced in the book, I find that it progresses just a little too fast. It would have been better if the romance developed a little slowly.

Overall, Water is still an enjoyable read with little twists here and there so that you'll have to keep guessing what will happen next. If you happen to love stories about elements, magic AND don't mind the little warning I've mentioned above in my opinion, this book is just for you!(less)

2 likes · like · see review

May 04, 2012 Farah rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-that-dont-want-to-end

In all honesty, I haven't finished this book yet. If I ever finish it, I'll be sure to edit this review.

The reason I haven't is because I just couldn't stomach the characters, or the events for that matter. The majority of the story felt like a summary. Events were skipped and only mentioned in a very insufficient way! And those that were mention were either quite boring, completely unbelievable, or unrelated to the story line.

At the beginning of the story, a couple of memory flash-backs were ir...more In all honesty, I haven't finished this book yet. If I ever finish it, I'll be sure to edit this review.

The reason I haven't is because I just couldn't stomach the characters, or the events for that matter. The majority of the story felt like a summary. Events were skipped and only mentioned in a very insufficient way! And those that were mention were either quite boring, completely unbelievable, or unrelated to the story line.

At the beginning of the story, a couple of memory flash-backs were irrelevant and really got on my nerves. I mean, 'I touched the warm glass, and it reminded me of my father.. *tears!*' Seriously?! There are better ways to let us know that her parents were killed!

The relationship between Micah and Kaitlyn was too fast, and too sick for my liking. They reminded me of those couple that go out and sit on the same side of the table making goo-goo eyes at each other while everyone else tries to keep their food down! The nausea factor was just too high! They lacked everything from chemistry to sexual tension. All I got was that Kaitlyn found Micah hot, and then BAM they've practically moved in together! No wait! They also turned into siamese twins!! I mean WTH!? For someone who is supposed to be so AWESOME and POWERFUL Kaitlyn came off as clingy, needy, bratty, and a little pathetic!! She overreacts ALL the time! And she really needs to grow up!! Having the characters in a story point out that the main is strong, does NOT prove to the reader that he/she is!!

Enter Cato. If the point was to portray him as the mysterious, all-knowing old man (kinda like Dumbledore or Gandalf but without the magic factor), then it was an EPIC fail! If the point was to portray him as an annoying old man who I want to beat with a stick because he is rude, obnoxious, hypocritical, and mentally deficient, then it was a great success!! Because that's exactly how I found him!

I read through some of the reviews before I read this, and they all pointed out that is had rape in it. Now, I'm not going to belittle the importance of such an event! I know that rape is not something to joke around with, BUT the way it was portrayed in this story was obscene!!! I'm still not really sure that that's the rape scene! If I ever do finish this story, it will be just to make sure that that was in fact the rape scene. I mean for a rape scene, it was seriously lacking!! There is too much focus on her magic, and too little on what's happening to her!! If she is really THAT powerful, her natural reaction would have been to throw the mo-fo off her! It was like 'I was on the floor, and he was on top of me, and I was thinking of a way to break the glass.' Really?! The man is stripping her clothes, in plain sight of her sworn enemy, and she's focusing on her task!?!!? And what kind of a man teaches someone something by raping them!?!!?!?! I just couldn't believe the event! It was too fantastical and 'NICE' and ugh..

I have a lot of other complaints about this story. The only reason it's getting 2 stars is because I didn't finish the whole thing, and I got it for free… I just really think this story is not for me. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone I know, mostly because I'd be scared they might throw the thing at my head, and considering it's an ebook, a laptop to the head is very painful!(less)

4 likes · like · see review

Jax Thanks Farah!
Now I don't feel so bad!
To be honest I was expecting hate mail from my review!! LOL

The Greenhouse wasn't the rape scene - but it too ann...more
May 04, 2012 02:13am

Farah Thank you Jax! I needed that... It feels weird when you dislike a book that everyone else likes... And it feels awesome to know that someone understan...more
May 04, 2012 01:57pm

Sasha Thank you both. It made me feel so much better that you could articulate some things that I was too emotionally abused (by this excuse for a novel) to...more
Jun 23, 2012 07:42am

Apr 25, 2012 NayNay rated it 4 of 5 stars

Kaitlyn Alder is introduced to a life of magic, she becomes part of an organization hell-bent on saving the Earth. Just as her newfound life holds promises of purpose, romance, and friendship, the organization divides and a rogue member holds Kaitlyn hostage. Now one of the most terrifying men the human race has to offer stands between her and Earth's survival.

This was an amazing story...the action begins right from the beginning of the book, having you hanging on the edge of your seat. The auth...more

4 likes · like · see review

Nov 27, 2011 Maria Violante rated it 4 of 5 stars

Water, by Terra Harmony, is a debut novel that is strikingly devoid of many of the common debut novel mistakes. There are occasional errors in spelling, especially where homophones are concerned (“peaking” instead of “peeking”, “wretched” instead of “retched”), but the novel flows smoothly enough even with these problems. My only other real complaint is that the author tends to over-explain or over-describe, especially in the beginning. I hate redundancy as a general rule, so sentences like, “Ga...more Water, by Terra Harmony, is a debut novel that is strikingly devoid of many of the common debut novel mistakes. There are occasional errors in spelling, especially where homophones are concerned (“peaking” instead of “peeking”, “wretched” instead of “retched”), but the novel flows smoothly enough even with these problems. My only other real complaint is that the author tends to over-explain or over-describe, especially in the beginning. I hate redundancy as a general rule, so sentences like, “Gaining consciousness was a greater struggle than ever before in my life” make me cringe.

Those are my only real complaints with the novel, and when you’re talking self-published, they aren’t a lot. I do want to make a particular note that the novel is not appropriate for minors. There are adult scenes in there, and not necessarily consensual ones, which is something to keep in mind if you are sensitive about that sort of thing. For what it’s worth, it’s pretty clear that the sex isn’t just added for steam; it makes sense, it drives the plot, and it helps us see a lot further into the mind of the characters.

Speaking of the plot – it’s terrific, not just in creativity or in the “twist”, but also in the pacing. Water is balanced between giant, crashing catastrophes and quiet, tense moments, yet it rarely lags or feels stale or repetitive. That’s a pretty hard thing to do. It starts to really open up about ten percent out of the gate and just really picks up from there.

Water really shines, though, when it comes to characters. They’re highly developed, with good backstories and clear motivations, and they act like real people do. For example – I found myself slightly upset at one point, thinking that the protagonist’s choice to go back to a man with whom her relationship was both illogical and unintelligent – before remembering that I’ve probably done the same thing a few times myself!

As a final note, I’d like to touch on the subject matter. Water focuses on an ancient organization, devoted to extraordinary beings that manipulate elemental magic. As such, the idea is nothing new, right? But Harmony does a decent job of reinventing the genre, adding in clear roots of Paganism/Witchcraft, nature-worship, and modern day environmentalism. The myriad of influences help move the book away from something stale and into the field of a really enjoyable read.

Overall Score: 4.5 Stars. Well-developed characters and a balanced plot that make for an enjoyable, almost guilty read – sort of like a YA novel for grownups.

Reviewed for Maria Violante's review site, http://violantewrites.wordpress.com/2...(less)

3 likes · like · see review

Feb 13, 2013 Millie rated it 2 of 5 stars

This book was interesting and I have to give it to the author, the original Eco-fantasy storyline was refreshing in comparison to everything else out there. But there were times throughout the book I wondered whether I should keep going (I'm kind of glad I did though).

I liked how Kaitlyn was a no nonsense gal...she was strong, able to hold her own (when the situation permitted) and didn't lose her sassiness or sarcasm when times got tough.

What I didn't like was the instant love connection betwe...more

like · see review

Nov 18, 2012 Sue Q rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

Type and Source of Book:
Ebook offered free from Kobobooks.com

Thoughts:
What a surprising read! And I mean that in so many ways - surprised at the sudden story changes, surprised at the character assessments (eg: when we see the story from a different viewpoint), surprised at revelations, surprised at how FAR the author went to prove that this is NOT a kids book - or a teens book. And surprised the most at how much I'm looking forward to the next book in the series to figure out that last surprise...more Type and Source of Book:
Ebook offered free from Kobobooks.com

Thoughts:
What a surprising read! And I mean that in so many ways - surprised at the sudden story changes, surprised at the character assessments (eg: when we see the story from a different viewpoint), surprised at revelations, surprised at how FAR the author went to prove that this is NOT a kids book - or a teens book. And surprised the most at how much I'm looking forward to the next book in the series to figure out that last surprise.

Quotes I Highlighted:

Shocked out of shock; that was a first, even for me.

"See? We weren't trying to kill you, just put you back to sleep."
"Pass." I held his gaze but my fingers twitched at my side.

A giant tree loomed in front of me. I stammered, "Is this where I start the hugging?"
He laughed, "Of sorts."

"In a nutshell"....
"How about a bigger shell; something more like a coconut?" I suggested.

I raised my hands in front of me. "Stop!" The island reacted this time, and I smiled. "Hammer time." Deep rumbling overtook the island

"Oh no. You can't just come trotting in here like some hero. I'm saving myself this time. Go away!"
"And let me just say you were doing a fine job lying there on your back."

Somebody Did Their Research:

"This place never needs heating or air conditioning because the building is oriented with the long axis running east and west rather than north and south to promote solar heating gains in the winter and reduce solar gains in the summer. The basement vents are opened when it gets hot, allowing air currents cooled by the stone floor to flow through the rest of the house. It's a very efficient cooling system."

"The Menorah has seven candles, Islam believes in seven layers of heaven and seven layers of hell. Christianity - seven days of creation, seven deadly sins, seven virtues...."
"Seven wonders of the ancient world, seven-"
"Dwarfs, seven days of the week, 7-Up--" I started

"Simeulue is part of the province of Sumatra." Alex ignored the suitcases. "We're right off the northwestern coast of Indonesia."

I looked at the green crystals. "When those are heated, they turn yellow and lose the crystal-like quality because the water inside evaporates." (when talking about sulphur)

They Even Had One of These:

gangplank - (from the Kobo dictionary) - a moveable bridge used in boarding or leaving a ship at a pier

(less)

1 like · like · see review

Jun 07, 2012 Diana rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Disturbing, really disturbing and not in a good way. I mean having those elemental powers is a great idea for me. That's the one thing that kept me reading this book. But the rest, I don't even know. I have mixed feelings with this book and most of it is disappointment. It's just that all the things that happened to Kaitlyn really frustrates me. The supposed rape scene, the real rape scene. I don't like it. The words used weren't that violating or anything but just thinking about it, I don't kno...more Disturbing, really disturbing and not in a good way. I mean having those elemental powers is a great idea for me. That's the one thing that kept me reading this book. But the rest, I don't even know. I have mixed feelings with this book and most of it is disappointment. It's just that all the things that happened to Kaitlyn really frustrates me. The supposed rape scene, the real rape scene. I don't like it. The words used weren't that violating or anything but just thinking about it, I don't know. It stirs some unwanted anger in me. I just hate it when men take advantage of women or they take pleasure in women's suffering. I hate that kind of idea. But I love how Kaitlyn comes off really strong even with all the things that she's been through. I really feel bad for Kaitlyn. But sometimes she seems to be clingy and immature.
I really hate/loathe/despise Shawn. I've never been so angry at a character this way. Even from the start, I knew he will be the villain in Kaitlyn's life. But I never thought it will be in a sexual abusive way. Grrr! There isn't even the right word to describe how much I wanted him to be killed in the book. Pure evil. I know he hates Kaitlyn but really? What if someone did to Sarah what he did to Kaitlyn? He isn't even thinking. Whenever I read his name, the thought "Die! Die! Die!" was always on my mind. I wanted to stab him there and there. Ugh!
The story is really fast-paced. I think many things were skipped in this book. Yeah, Micah saved Kaitlyn and that's just it. Their relationship went really fast. I don't like Micah either. I mean I liked him at first when he saved Kaitlyn but with what happened in the cold storage and the greenhouse? I began to dislike him. I didn't even find any chemistry between them.
I didn't even want to finish this book. Yeah but I pushed myself through and through until I hit the finish line only to find Kaitlyn pregnant. Another thing to be frustrated about. To think that they were protecting the environment and to do that there is someone that needs to suffer. Kaitlyn didn't really need to suffer but she has to have some backup protector right? She did everything to save herself. She saved herself! Take that! I don't even want to talk about the next book. Case closed. (less)

2 likes · like · see review

May 07, 2012 Ryan Sand rated it 3 of 5 stars

I have to say that I had greater expectations/hopes for the book. When I read the description I thought it would be an amazing adventure. Not that it was bad mind you. I felt the relationships where rushed but that's not the worst thing to do. Just to be a bit more believable in my opinion it would have been better played out slower.

This had an X-Man feel to it which did appeal to me. Kaitlyn was portrayed as strong which I like for some reason. I'm sure there is some interesting theories as to...more

like · see review

Feb 22, 2013 Nevaeh rated it 4 of 5 stars

If you've never heard of eco-fantasy, don't worry, neither had I. But I'll tell you that it is entirely unique and I love when authors think and write outside of the box, providing new perspectives and Ms. Harmony certainly does that. In addition to weaving environmental issues into the storyline, "Water" is well-written, with great descriptions and dialogue.

Kaitlyn is one heroine I actually like...a lot. Sassy and sarcastic, she can kick a$$ with the best of them (and does, in fact). Best of al...more

like · see review

Jun 28, 2012 Mandy (I read Indie) Anderson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Kaitlyn is trying to outrace an avalanche but she is not quick enough. Instead of waking up as the dinner to a pack of wolves or even dead, she is waking up in a bed on a tropical island. How did she end up here? And why does she get the feeling it’s not safe? Soon answers start coming, albeit not quick enough, and Kaitlyn is learning new things about herself she never knew. She soon accepts her fate and starts learning how to control her powers. But before she can get a hold of this new life sh...more Kaitlyn is trying to outrace an avalanche but she is not quick enough. Instead of waking up as the dinner to a pack of wolves or even dead, she is waking up in a bed on a tropical island. How did she end up here? And why does she get the feeling it’s not safe? Soon answers start coming, albeit not quick enough, and Kaitlyn is learning new things about herself she never knew. She soon accepts her fate and starts learning how to control her powers. But before she can get a hold of this new life she is kidnapped once again. This time her captor is anything but nice. He has a plan and torture is just the beginning.

So here I was about to start Water and totally thought I was going to get a Tree Hugging, Save the Earth lecture. What I actually got was anything but. It was a fabulous story with a unique storyline. Water was fresh and unlike anything I have ever read before. And the flow and balance of the book was perfect. You got the right amount of suspense, romance, and action. The author gave the right amount of detail in the book too, which left me smiling. (I sometimes will skip over several paragraphs in a book due to too much detail.)

Kaitlyn is a brave, yet slightly sarcastic, woman who rose out of the ashes and only became stronger. She wasn't going to let getting kidnapped bring her down. She got fierce and was a force to be reckoned with. When up against an obstacle she always found a way to overcome it. This is no timid little girl. No way, nuh uh! I loved her and found myself wondering what she (and Micah) was up to while I was laboring away cleaning my house. Don't you hate that...knowing the characters are having more fun in their book while you are cleaning and working? BOO!

But how can I go on and on about how great this book was when there is a rape involved? Do I come off as an insensitive, heartless wretch? And here I am lying in bed at 1 am writing part of this review knowing it won’t wait until morning. This book was great and heartbreaking all at the same time. I hated some of the things that happened in the book (referring to the rape) but the other things made it great. And those great things kept me reading; it as if I couldn’t get enough of the book.

I don’t usually read the excerpts from the next books at the end…but this one I had to. I am completely and utterly ready to get my hands on Air. It is a must! I have to know what happens to these characters I instantly fell in love with. What will happen to Kaitlyn? Will lives be shattered even more? Will love triumph over evil?

Water is definitely not YA. So please keep that in mind when you are deciding if you want to read it or not. (less)

2 likes · like · see review

« previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 74 75 next »

new topic
Discuss This Book

topics	posts	views	last activity
The Challenge Fac...: -Gwendolyn and Alyson•Water by Terra Harmony	5	28	Sep 19, 2012 08:03pm
Shut Up & Read: 10 Free E-book copies of Eco-Fantasy Novel	1	17	Jan 21, 2012 07:44pm
The Indie Exchang...: Giveaway of 10 copies of Terra Harmony’s novel, Water	2	11	Jan 20, 2012 05:15pm
Indian Readers: Giveaway of 10 copies of Terra Harmony’s novel, Water !!	1	15	Jan 19, 2012 08:37am
Creative Reviews: Giveaway of 10 copies of Terra Harmony’s novel, Water !!	1	8	Jan 19, 2012 08:35am

combine
Other Editions (5)

More editions...

Videos About This Book

Add a comment

Genres

Fantasy

38 users

Fantasy > Paranormal

29 users

Romance

22 users

Fantasy > Magic

15 users

Young Adult

13 users

Adult

9 users

Fantasy > Supernatural

7 users

Romance > Paranormal Romance

6 users

Fantasy > Urban Fantasy

5 users

New Adult

3 users

See top shelves...

Readers also enjoyed similar books

About Terra Harmony

Terra is author of the Akasha Series, a set of four contemporary eco-fantasy novels. 'Water', 'Air' and 'Fire' are available as e-books, and 'Earth' is due to release in spring 2013.

Terra also has a vampire short story anthology published as an e-book called 'The Kindred Curse Anthology'.

Terra was born and raised in Colorado but has since lived in California, Texas, Utah, North Carolina and Virgi...more

More about Terra Harmony...

Books by Terra Harmony

Streaks of Red (Kindred Curse Anthology, #2)

More…

Share This Book

Facebook Twitter Your website

Trivia About Water

No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now »

Quotes from Water

“He stepped forward and took the butterfly hanging around my neck between his two fingers: “This will remind me, both of my mistake and how much I care for you.” He took another step closer so we were only inches apart, and his hand moved to the back of my shoulder where Shawn’s mark still
scarred my skin. “And I hope this will never heal. It will remind me to never take anything for granted; other people’s intentions, your safety, or . . . you.” — 6 people liked it

“Micah: “Come, on. Let’s get you out of here.” He began putting his arms under me and lifted me off my bed of rocks.
“Oh, no. You can’t just come trotting in here like some hero. I’m saving myself this time. Go away!”
“And let me just say you were doing a fine job lying there on your back.” — 5 people liked it

More quotes…

title link	preview: Water
avg rating	preview: Water Goodreads rating: 3.37 (587 ratings)
small image	preview: click here [close]
med image	preview: click here [close]
BBCode	[url=http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12755985-water?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book][img]http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1318608302l/12755985.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12755985-water?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book]Water by Terra Harmony[/url]

Water (Akasha #1)

Friend Reviews

Community Reviews

Share This Book

Share This Book on Your Website