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49th out of 67 books
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51 voters
Linger
by
Kodilynn Calhoun (Goodreads Author)
When a Taker takes her best friend’s soul, 16-year-old Evee refuses to let Jaeger become just another Void. She wants to help him, but she has no idea how. After an accident gives her a concussion, she starts hearing voices in her head-–well, one voice, loud, clear, and overly peppy and it belongs to Jaeger’s little sister. And Mercy has a plan to get his soul back, once a...more
ebook, 15 pages
Published
October 29th 2011
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This was really, really short. It could have been something for paranormal-reader fans if it were a series. I wouldn't categorize it in the 'great' section. I wish it was more detailed, especially with the whole having-a-crush-on-your-best-friend scenario. She had to have thought something about him. Like, what his hair color was. She didn't even include that much about the one person she actually claimed to love. Or the way he does simple movements that cause the butterflies in her stomach to s...more
This was pretty awful. It felt very contrived and the overall quality (in my opinion) was poor. There were a number of unnecessary details (I have no concern as to what the main character ordered at Taco Bell or how rusted her truck is). I loathe when authors feel the need to include every minute, unimportant detail. One of my favorite lines: "If he was Void, he would die and then who would I hang out with?". The protagonist certainly has her priorities in order and is a strong, independent and...more
2.5
i was concern about reading this since i saw so many bad reviews but here's my run down
-its is 7pages long, i felt that everything should have been developed into a 300 page book
- one review said excessive details e.g: 'didnt care how rusted the car was' in book line says "I find my pickup truck, more rust than red paint, in the parking lot."
The extra details are short but fairly plentiful, but they didnt bother me
-good story plot
-book on fairies/ the fae who r evil and steal souls. this isn...more
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Evelyn lives in a world where ‘takers’ steal people’s ‘Essence’ and leave them for dead. One morning her best friend (Jaeger) turns up at the café where she works, and she can immediately tell – someone has taken his essence.
Knowing that she only has a short time to try to get Jaeger’s essence back before he dies, Evelyn sets about trying to find the taker who took Jaeger’s essence, and get it back.
This was an okay short story, but all the stuff abou...more
Evelyn lives in a world where ‘takers’ steal people’s ‘Essence’ and leave them for dead. One morning her best friend (Jaeger) turns up at the café where she works, and she can immediately tell – someone has taken his essence.
Knowing that she only has a short time to try to get Jaeger’s essence back before he dies, Evelyn sets about trying to find the taker who took Jaeger’s essence, and get it back.
This was an okay short story, but all the stuff abou...more
This had me in it since the beginning. I wished that I found out it was a short story because it was too short. It would make for an excellent novel. It depressed me that it was 7 pages. It felt that it ended at a point where it was a climax. The details weren't all there. It was a kind of a guess game to understand the relationships and the void/taker thing. At the very least, this short story should've had more detail to help out a little bit. It feels like the takers should go after Evee now....more
A decent short story that I probably would have liked more if it was a little longer. The writing was good, but it all felt a little too A then B then C for me. Taking a little more time would have made the whole thing more compelling, but the way it was it seemed like everything conveniently fell into place. Making the story an extra 1000 words would've added a lot more excitement. That being said, I'd actually really like to see a full book from this short story! There's also a preview of one...more
The whole void / taker aspect was interesting, but not taken as far as I would have liked. The opening scenes were intriguing, Evee discovers her friend Jaeger's soul has been taken by, oh guess what, a Taker, and she's set on getting it back.
How she manages it in this short story, though, that part's a little far-fetched...
Everything was solved too quickly, the only action scene read like our protagonists had no trouble at all, and the ending was cheesy.
But hey, it was free.
How she manages it in this short story, though, that part's a little far-fetched...
Everything was solved too quickly, the only action scene read like our protagonists had no trouble at all, and the ending was cheesy.
But hey, it was free.
So the concept of this book was interesting. Druggie Fae stilling you essence for a quick fix. Now the problem with this story is its a short story and it shouldn't have been. This story needed development and since it was 7 pages it felt rushed and I thinks thats why most people dont like it, its kinda like watching a 2 movie on fast forward. I hope the author will turn it into a full novel.
I liked it. Solid 2.5 rating. Short but it told the story well. I think this could be a great start for a fun full-length novel. I thought the story line of faeries who suck the life (essence) out of you was slightly borrowed from True Blood (probably unintentionally). However there's some real possibilities here I hope the author expands on it.
Linger was much too short for my taste. It left a lot to be desired. The story felt very rushed and was a bit sloppy in it's execution. I think if the concept was better thought out and the story was longer it could have made for an interesting story. In the end the story needed to be better developed.
Jun 14, 2012
Darlene
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5 of 5 stars
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Wow! Anyone get the number on that bus? That was WAY to short! It was good. The concept exciting. But no sooner did I start reading than the book was over. That's ok as I am trying to catch up to my reading goal, Last I looked I was four books behind.
But really, is there a sequel out there?
But really, is there a sequel out there?
Although I know this is a short story, I think It could have been better if it was longer.I was pretty interested in the book,it just seemed like everything was kind of slapped together and didn't have much depth. However, I think if this was a full length book it would be excellent.
This was a differnt spin on Fairies..in this world they are evil..and they pretty much turn people into "zombies" well they steal peoples souls and this makes the people slowly die because they have no essence...I could see this short story being turned into a series
Kind of interesting idea, the Voids were cool, at least, the image and idea of them, but, it was too rushed and slightly confusing. Not really a successful short story. The intro to another book was OK, but didn't seem like my type of story, either.
Great short story! This was a snippet of the full story going on in the background. This feels like like a side novella straight out of a full length book. If that existed, I would read it, too!
It was too short. I needed more excitement. The idea is brilliant. I just wish the plot line was more extravagant. Maybe a longer novel could do this. Please?
I enjoyed this book even though it was short. I think that it would be even better as a novel. I want the details.
Really liked this short story it could really be a great series:-)
Eh it was a freebie, thank god I didnt waste any money on it.
I really liked this. Sure it is written by s younger author and it shows, but I enjoyed it. Felt fresh & I liked the ideas. I would read a series about these characters!
It was a good short story but i felt as if it should be longer and it should of had more details
It was Okay. Not Bad or Good.
So short, I wanted more!
Cute short story. Perfect if you want to read just a little before going to bed.
Boring
Jul 24, 2012
Laura *Daddy's Deviant Little Girl*
marked it as to-read
Nook freebie
The actual concept of the story was good it's just that it ended so fast. I wish that the book could have been longer and more stuff happened but other than that it was good.
this was actually good i wanted more towards the end i like when a book could grab me like that
here is my review http://silenttbookblog.blogspot.com/2...
here is my review http://silenttbookblog.blogspot.com/2...
This whole story felt way to rushed like the author had much more planned for it. So much more could have happened to make it more interesting and worthwhile. I am glad it was free.
4,5 stars
I really enjoyed this. It was very short, but I loved the idea. I wish it would become a full novel.
I really enjoyed this. It was very short, but I loved the idea. I wish it would become a full novel.
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Kodilynn Calhoun is a 23-year-old gal from Northeastern Indiana. She’s been writing seriously for over 10 years; today, she’s mostly a writer of YA paranormals and is a sucker for a good love story and the fantastic: werewolves, shifters, incubi and gargoyles? You name it, she probably writes it! (And hopes you like it!)
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