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For Ever
by
C.J. Valles (Goodreads Author)
Sixteen-year-old Wren Sullivan can read minds, but when she moves from Southern California to Portland, Oregon, she meets Ever Casey—the one person whose mind is off-limits. Wren does know one thing about her mysterious classmate: he has a dark secret to hide. And the closer she gets to learning the truth, the more dangerous it is for her and everyone around her.
Kindle Edition, 452 pages
Published
February 12th 2012
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I found this book on Amazon. It was offered for free and I've been tempted. I admit that the criticism offered were not very flattering. Readers found similarities to the "Twilight" story and were not tender.
Personally, I often read excerpts before I jump into the water. In the case of "For Ever", one chapter was enough to put me in the mouth water.
Admittedly, there may be features recalling scenes from Stephanie Meyers's saga but in this case, it will be possible to blame much novels...more
I found this book on Amazon. It was offered for free and I've been tempted. I admit that the criticism offered were not very flattering. Readers found similarities to the "Twilight" story and were not tender.
Personally, I often read excerpts before I jump into the water. In the case of "For Ever", one chapter was enough to put me in the mouth water.
Admittedly, there may be features recalling scenes from Stephanie Meyers's saga but in this case, it will be possible to blame much novels...more
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This was a pretty good book! The characters were nicely written! I liked reading from Wren's POV. It really helped me to understand her situation, from moving from one state to another, from moving to one school to another, and that's not an easy transition. I can relate to one of those scenarios; to have that feeling of starting a new school, and at first it could be hmm awkward or nerve wrecking, but Wren, whom is sorta shy at first, comes out of her shell, when she meets the right type of fri...more
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I was pleasantly surprised with this book. Don't let the cover fool you!
For Ever is about 16 year old Wren Sullivan who just moves from California to Portland, Oregon. When she arrives, she's not surprised that she can read the minds of anyone that she makes eye contact with because she's been doing that for most of her life. But what she is surprised to find out is that a guy named Ever Casey is completely silent. She can't hear his thoughts, and it seems like he can hear hers...more
I was pleasantly surprised with this book. Don't let the cover fool you!
For Ever is about 16 year old Wren Sullivan who just moves from California to Portland, Oregon. When she arrives, she's not surprised that she can read the minds of anyone that she makes eye contact with because she's been doing that for most of her life. But what she is surprised to find out is that a guy named Ever Casey is completely silent. She can't hear his thoughts, and it seems like he can hear hers...more
Synopsis:
For Ever starts now
Sixteen-year-old Wren Sullivan doesn?t want to know what other people are thinking about her?because most of the time it sucks. Too bad since that?s what happens every time she looks into someone?s eyes.
When she moves to Portland, Oregon, after her parents? divorce, Wren?s just hoping to get through the rest of her junior year unscathed. Instead, before the end of her second day in school, she wakes up in the hospital after her very own freaky demonic-possession inc...more
For Ever starts now
Sixteen-year-old Wren Sullivan doesn?t want to know what other people are thinking about her?because most of the time it sucks. Too bad since that?s what happens every time she looks into someone?s eyes.
When she moves to Portland, Oregon, after her parents? divorce, Wren?s just hoping to get through the rest of her junior year unscathed. Instead, before the end of her second day in school, she wakes up in the hospital after her very own freaky demonic-possession inc...more
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Don't let this cover fool you. While it may seem lackluster and commonplace, just another indie author's novel, that is definitely not the case. For Ever is a paranormal romance, it's not a historical fiction, it's not nonfiction, it's not whatever the cover screams in your mind; it's a paranormal romance, and a pretty good one at that. It is a little Twilight-esque in some areas of the novel, although I enjoyed For Ever waymo...more
Don't let this cover fool you. While it may seem lackluster and commonplace, just another indie author's novel, that is definitely not the case. For Ever is a paranormal romance, it's not a historical fiction, it's not nonfiction, it's not whatever the cover screams in your mind; it's a paranormal romance, and a pretty good one at that. It is a little Twilight-esque in some areas of the novel, although I enjoyed For Ever waymo...more
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I REALLY enjoyed this book!
At a time when just about everything written for Young Adults is about vampires, werewolves, zombies or angels, it's more than refreshing to find something completely original!
Wren & Ever are two characters you can't help but become emotionally involved with. I found myself thinking about the story when I wasn't reading it, wondering what would happen next, not to mention wondering what the future would hold for them long after I finished the book! (All this over...more
At a time when just about everything written for Young Adults is about vampires, werewolves, zombies or angels, it's more than refreshing to find something completely original!
Wren & Ever are two characters you can't help but become emotionally involved with. I found myself thinking about the story when I wasn't reading it, wondering what would happen next, not to mention wondering what the future would hold for them long after I finished the book! (All this over...more
This book was really easy to slip into for me. There were a few questions to start but they are quickly answered and don't cause a single problem. This is one of the cases of don't judge a book by its cover. In fact if it hadn't been for the description I would have totally passed this one over but I am glad that I didn't. Turned out to be a good paranormal romance type book, even though that is not what the cover screamed at me.
Main character Wren was enjoyable to read. She has a particular a...more
Main character Wren was enjoyable to read. She has a particular a...more
I really didn't like this book at all. I admit that at some points, I may have had a glimmer of hope but it soon evaporated.
There was just way too many similarities to Twilight, that it was actually so frustrating!
I'll outline a few:
- mind reading (check)
- guy that doesn't socialise with anyone until her (check)
- rescuing from car crash (check)
- rescuing from group of men (check)
- shopping for dresses with friends, wonders off, he then takes her for dinner where only she eats (check)
Seriously...more
There was just way too many similarities to Twilight, that it was actually so frustrating!
I'll outline a few:
- mind reading (check)
- guy that doesn't socialise with anyone until her (check)
- rescuing from car crash (check)
- rescuing from group of men (check)
- shopping for dresses with friends, wonders off, he then takes her for dinner where only she eats (check)
Seriously...more
I think this book is a great example of not judging a book by its cover. While the cover may seem plain the book is action packed and filled with romance :). A lot of people compare this book to other books you may have read, one in particular being Twilight. In my opinion this book is original and can't be compared to any other book. This book is unique and definitely enjoyable.
I did like the main character, Wren, and while she wasn't the strongest character she wasn't weak. I do feel througho...more
I did like the main character, Wren, and while she wasn't the strongest character she wasn't weak. I do feel througho...more
For Ever looked like a really interesting book when I found it on amazon. So I decided to go ahead and get it. It turned out to be okay, nothing too great, but not too bad either.
It starts with Wren having to move to Portland, Oregon with her mother after her parents get divorced. She has to start a new school, and on her second day something really strange happens when she looks into the eyes of Ever Casey. He has never spoken to anyone at the school, but all of a sudden he seems to be saving...more
It starts with Wren having to move to Portland, Oregon with her mother after her parents get divorced. She has to start a new school, and on her second day something really strange happens when she looks into the eyes of Ever Casey. He has never spoken to anyone at the school, but all of a sudden he seems to be saving...more
I really enjoyed this story and I must continue to read the series to find the "rest of the story". Our young heroine, Wren Sullivan is a transfer student, aged 16 and she can, when looking at a person, read their mind/thoughts or see pictures of what they are thinking. At first I thought she was the typical snarky teenager who wanted no one to see her up close and personal. Then it became clear she had been hurt by her rare talent...sometimes what others think of you, is unnerving to say the le...more
This book, I swear to you, was written almost word-for-word from Twilight. I am a twilight lover, but the characters, events, and drama all seems just like twilight redone. The execution of the plot and characters (once we meet them) is good. I like the idea of the book and the idea of what type of paranormal character that Ever is, I just wish the "meat" of the book was more original. Overall, I will probably read the second book in the series if I remember it (which is debatable).
Decent. No vamps, weres, Greek gods or fallen angels. Bonus points for that! Lots of high school stuff. I like the good relationship with the mom. I think sometimes these ya books get carried away with always having dis functional parental relationship- some of us had decent parents folk- just saying- refreshing to have a good relationship. And she spends a healthy amount of time AWAY from the love interest and with the rest of her life. That is approved!
Wren has a special gift, she can hear others thoughts. Everyone’s thoughts, except Ever Casey. Although a bit short, this was a great story about coming of age and accepting others being different. It was creatively written with aspects I found unpredictable. This story had interesting twists, and an unexpected ending that leaves you wanting more. I can’t wait for Book 2 to see what happens next with Wren.
Follows really closely on Twilight Sagas. Really good. Can't wait for the next one. At first I didn't think I would like it but after I gave it a chance i loved it.
Ended too soon for me. Liked the characters would read another book if the author makes it a series, is building up to more.
Stupid cliffhangers... other than that, can't wait til the next one!
I enjoyed this book.
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There were a lot of similarities between For Ever and Twilight. A LOT. From how the relationship plays out to the setting. It was very distracting at times, but through it all I still couldn't help but fall in love with Wren and Ever.
Ending killed it for me....
It was good. Granted it moved faster than it should have in pace and gives you no real explanation as to what the hell is going on in the story. Most of the time that pisses me off. However, I am only slightly annoyed in this case due to the fact that the story sucked me in. Yes it is a little twilightish but it is unique in their own right. I do think some of the characters are very much like twilight. Audra and chosen seem to reverse jasper and Alice roles so it was interesting.
Ending???
Review to come
Review to come August 10th:)
Review to follow for blog tour.
The only problem with this book was that the author didn't talk about the villan till the very end. This book really only had alot of drama and romance, but somehow I still found it entertaining
It wasn't as close to twilight as some reviewers made it out to be. It was enjoyable, but I HATED how it ended! I am not a very patient person, and I want to read it now.
Jun 19, 2013
S. Policar
marked it as to-read
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