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Golden Blood (Time Spirit Trilogy #1)

by Melissa Pearl (Goodreads Author)

4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 · rating details · 413 ratings · 87 reviews

Gemma Hart never knows when her father is going to whisk her back in time. Her toes start tingling and she has a few minutes to find a secret haven where she can disintegrate and appear in another time and place. While “across the line,” her training and skills are put to the test as she completes a mission that will change history for the lucky few her father has selected...more

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Published February 27th 2012 by Melissa Pearl (first published November 4th 2011)

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Jul 16, 2012 Jeff LaFerney rated it 5 of 5 stars

What a great story! Melissa Pearl's YA romance/time travel book was interesting from cover to cover. Admittedly, I was less interested in the budding romance of Gemma and Harrison than I was in the Golden Blood and the adventure of Gemma's family and their time-traveling exploits, but I found the book to be well-written and completely enjoyable. The action scenes were amazingly well-done, but what was even more well-done was the mystery of what is going on with Gemma's family, what her father is...more

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Dec 06, 2012 Emma rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was so different and refreshing! I have not read many time travel books, but I was wonderfully surprised when I got this for free on amazon.

Gemma (kinda weird since this is the second book in a row that has the main character named Gemma, which is kind of an odd name, but still pretty) is a wonderful character that I was rooting for the entire time. She has a tough exterior, but she really is a great person on the inside, it just takes time for anyone to break that shell that she built. Wh...more

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Mar 29, 2012 carole rated it 5 of 5 stars

Melissa Pearl, you have successfully sucked me into this marvelous story of yours and compelled me to put all other books on hold to finish your series. Thank you for that, no really, thank you!

Golden Blood is a magical tale about time travel, living your life, love, family, and so much more. Trying to be a normal teenager has been hard for Gemma Hart, so she has shut everyone out and become the school freak. Until, the only boy she's noticed begins to take an interest in her as well. And from t...more Melissa Pearl, you have successfully sucked me into this marvelous story of yours and compelled me to put all other books on hold to finish your series. Thank you for that, no really, thank you!

Golden Blood is a magical tale about time travel, living your life, love, family, and so much more. Trying to be a normal teenager has been hard for Gemma Hart, so she has shut everyone out and become the school freak. Until, the only boy she's noticed begins to take an interest in her as well. And from there her life changes drastically. She begins breaking rules that she never questioned before. She grows immensely in this journey.

A big part of the story is time travel, it's what the Hart family does and helps others. I really liked that the reader is introduced to the family (mainly Gemma and her life) before the details of the time travel or the change in time occurs. I was familiar with everyone before being thrown into the past, which was done in a way that flowed with the overall story. It also helps those not familiar or used to science fiction or fantasy books. Melissa Pearl eases the reader into the fantastical elements of the story, and doesn't overwhelm.

The characters Melissa has molded are nothing short of extraordinary. They are fun and lively group who surprised me throughout the story. I love this book, if that isn't already clear, and I feel completely connected and on a first name basis with not only Gemma and Harrison but their families as well.

Gemma and Harrison are my newest favorite couple. They balance each other perfectly and the fact that their romance is forbidden makes it all the more fun. Gemma is a tough girl, beating up boys and is thought to be mean. But, the reader quickly learns that that's not who she is at all and when Harrison refuses to give up on her, he finds out how much she shines when she finally opens up.

This story is full of mystery and questions, it's an excellent first book in a series in that it creates this world for the author to build on in the coming books. I haven't read many time travel books, but it's a genre I am very fascinated in, especially after reading this one.

The ending still has me speechless and I'm really glad the rest of the series has been released because I don't think I could take a long wait for book 2 (which I plan on reading as soon as I finish this review)!(less)

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Mar 31, 2012 Book Chatter-Cath rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviewed, favourites

I first stumbled upon this book a few months ago while on Smashwords and was intrigued enough by its blurb to buy it.
It then sat unread in my e-reader on the ever increasing and hardly never getting read tbr pile.

It wasn't until I read an article in a small local newspaper that I realized the author, Melissa Pearl was a fellow Kiwi and that was enough to spark my interest again for Golden Blood.
And after some funny and interesting emails, I was lucky enough to purchase a signed print copy from...more

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Feb 17, 2012 Leigh Hunt rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, time-travel

Meet Gemma, a teenager who really is different from all of the others around here. So much so, she secludes herself. Gemma can travel through time - in fact - her whole family can. This is a secret that has been passed through generations and centuries, and something that they all keep very quiet about.

But when Harrison finds himself running from a spot of trouble, and ends up hiding in the same spot as Gemma, something engages between them, and he just can't stop thinking about her. This attra...more

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Jun 03, 2012 Meghan McInnis rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, ebooks, indie

This review can also be found on my blog: http://meghankmcinnis.blogspot.ca

Gemma Hart is a Time Spirit, along with the rest of her family. That means her father can whisk her and her family back in time, and Gemma will have only seconds' warning. Secrecy is vital to her family and, not wanting to betray her family or lie to potential friends, Gemma has isolated herself from her classmates, living the life of a recluse. She admires Harrison Granger from afar, knowing they can never be together. W...more This review can also be found on my blog: http://meghankmcinnis.blogspot.ca

Gemma Hart is a Time Spirit, along with the rest of her family. That means her father can whisk her and her family back in time, and Gemma will have only seconds' warning. Secrecy is vital to her family and, not wanting to betray her family or lie to potential friends, Gemma has isolated herself from her classmates, living the life of a recluse. She admires Harrison Granger from afar, knowing they can never be together. When it looks like Harrison might actually return her feelings, the walls Gemma put up come crashing down as she tries to balance family duty with the whims of her heart. By falling in love, has Gemma put Harrison, herself, and her whole family in danger?

As you can tell from my 4-star rating, I really liked this book! Time travel is not necessarily an original topic in young adult fiction, but Melissa Pearl had an original take on it. Her third-person narration is excellent. She goes back and forth between the thoughts of Gemma and Harrison seamlessly.

Gemma is a very easy to relate to. I could see myself being friends with her (if she was the type of person to have friends, that is). It was sad to read about her loneliness, but then I understand why she had to live such an isolated life. Her relationship with the various members of her family were very well developed. I especially loved her twin siblings. They were always looking out for her, and their occasional disagreements and arguments made them seem realistic.

Harrison could be a little cheesy sometimes, but that was pretty realistic, too. Guys aren't always the best at showing their feelings, so you have to love Harrison for giving it a valiant effort! He and Gemma were adorable together. Cheesy or not, I am definitely one of those girls who loves reading YA just so she can go "Aww!" at a cute relationship.

I loved all the time travel segments of the book. I think Melissa Pearl did a very good job with capturing the different historical eras. I really liked it when, upon returning to the present, Gemma could see the effects of her actions in the past. That was neat! Also, the way her family time travels, and the fact that Gemma had no control, was a very cool twist on time travel stories. The mythology behind it was also very interesting . . . I hope to learn more about that in the next two books.

One small criticism I have is about some minor grammatical errors. As an indie author myself, though, I know it's hard to catch them all! So I won't spend anymore time on that. The story was strong, and the errors weren't so big as to take away from that, so I really can't complain too much.

Golden Blood is the first book in the Time Spirits Trilogy.(less)

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Mar 30, 2012 Rayne rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: between-the-3-and-the-4, action, romance, school-life, sci-fi, kickass-heroine, time-travel, mythology

Score: 3.5

Review originally posted at http://www.mycutebookshelf.com/2012/0...

I honestly didn't know what to expect with Golden Blood. I don't have much experience with YA time-travel, but I was more than pleasantly surprised with this novel's unique and interesting approach to the whole genre. In fact, I was so surprised, I ended up reading the whole thing in one sitting. With a kick-butt but down-to-earth protagonist, a charming boy, a forbidden romance and a mysterious ability that Gemma can'...more Score: 3.5

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I honestly didn't know what to expect with Golden Blood. I don't have much experience with YA time-travel, but I was more than pleasantly surprised with this novel's unique and interesting approach to the whole genre. In fact, I was so surprised, I ended up reading the whole thing in one sitting. With a kick-butt but down-to-earth protagonist, a charming boy, a forbidden romance and a mysterious ability that Gemma can't control, Golden Blood is a great first installment in a new trilogy that will entertain you from beginning to end.

Gemma is a very honest and realistic character. At first I was mad at her for allowing everyone to control her like that when she could've broken all the bones in their body without breaking a sweat, but then I realized that that was what made Gemma special. Just because she was one heck of a kick-butt chick didn't mean she was rude or arrogant or a show-off; Gemma was, in fact, a perfectly normal girl dealing with her strange circumstances as best as any teenager can. She loves her family and that is more than evident in how she has chosen to live her life just to protect them and their secret and I loved the way she really tried to keep Harrison away, despite her own wishes. She didn't immediately jump into the relationship and told him everything her family has worked to keep a secret; it all fell in place at its right time. Harrison was charming and a nice deviation from the brooding, dark lead we are used to. His affection for Gemma was clear from the start and I really liked the way their relationship developed.

The novel is a little slow-paced, but it is evident this is due to the fact that this first installment wants to build a very strong foundation for the rest of the series. One thing I really loved about that was that, even though they obviously don't tell you everything about the Hart's abilities and how they came to be, the story tells you enough to feel satisfied and go along with the plot, but also leaves you wanting for more, with suspicions and mysteries lurking at every corner that I really hope will be developed in the next installments of the trilogy. The last few chapters, however, broke with the pace and hurried with breakneck speed and heart-pounding action.

I really liked this novel and I'm really looking forward to the next two. I didn't particularly like how everyone called Gemma a freak to her face, even her own mother, or how the story played with the typical, stereotyped jock that stakes a claim on the chick despite her not liking him, but I think the novel as a whole has way too many good things to keep me mad about that for long. An interesting plot, a set of engaging, realistic characters and one big secret that can explode any second, make Golden Blood a really fascinating novel. I really can't wait to read the next two books!
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Oct 12, 2012 Jessi - a Lover of Reading rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: special-humans, kindle-books, young-adult

Definately 4.5 stars. I really enjoyed the characters in this book. The time-travel aspect was super interesting, I cannot wait to see what happens to Gemma and Harrison in the next book or who that guy is... I have my suspicions but I won't voice them here.

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May 15, 2013 Lisa Martin rated it 4 of 5 stars

excellent book. Already on the second in the trilogy series.

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Oct 28, 2012 Elaine rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, first-in-a-series, reviewed, teenagers, supernatural, 2stars

I kind of hate this book on principle. The relationship dynamics between just about every character were horrifyingly unhealthy. It was kind of like taking all the worst YA has to offer and putting it in one book. But at the same time the idea was amazing. Time travelers who right past wrongs? How can you not love that? So I guess for premise alone I'd give this book 2 stars and I'll round it up to a 2.5 stars because this book did have it's moments of being fun and good. I chose this book mainl...more

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Oct 27, 2012 Rachel rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, fantasy, kindle-ebook

More like 2.5 stars, but I'm erring on the side of 3 - mainly because the awful editing was almost hilarious:

1) "Thankfully he responded with a rye chuckle." - I suspect she meant "wry" instead of "rye," but I like the idea of a grainy chuckle.
2) "She wasn’t quite ready to see someone else hooning down the highway on her baby." - Hooning? Like....zooming and honing? Or hooting and running? Hoeing and swooning? The possibilities are endless.
3) "Her mother always got titchy when she was worried ab...more More like 2.5 stars, but I'm erring on the side of 3 - mainly because the awful editing was almost hilarious:

1) "Thankfully he responded with a rye chuckle." - I suspect she meant "wry" instead of "rye," but I like the idea of a grainy chuckle.
2) "She wasn’t quite ready to see someone else hooning down the highway on her baby." - Hooning? Like....zooming and honing? Or hooting and running? Hoeing and swooning? The possibilities are endless.
3) "Her mother always got titchy when she was worried about their safety." - I think she meant "tetchy," meaning irritable, which is a good deal different than "titchy," which means tiny. Kind of a funny mental picture if you assume her mother starts to shrink when she worries.
4) This one is my favorite - "A pair of hoes and a wide necked tunic was thrown in his face." Ah-hem. I think she meant "hose." Please also note that there are multiple things being thrown in his face, so the correct verb is "were" (even if two of the things are prostitutes.)

Anyway, getting past the editing - there were a few major plot holes. For instance, if you're planning out your time traveling mission, why not plan to depart together in a secure location, so the kids aren't stuck running to the nearest bathroom or janitor's closet, making it incredibly easy to blow your cover? And why wouldn't you have everyone learn a map of the area you're traveling to, along with the reason for the mission and necessary tactics ahead of time? And lastly, my biggest issue is hidden because it's a doozy - (view spoiler)

So. I won't be reading the sequel, but I have to admit, it was an (inadvertently) entertaining read.(less)

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Jun 09, 2012 Majibookshelf Juhina & Farah rated it 5 of 5 stars

Golden Blood wasn't what I was expecting, it was so much more. From the beginning of the book the writing was likable, the story sucked you in, even though it might have seemed a bit too generic at first. However as I continued reading, and the paranormal aspect of the story was revealed, I fell in love.
Gemma, the protagonist, is a typical high school student. She struggles with the secret of her family, where they once had to move because she slipped the secret to one of her friends. When she...more

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Mar 28, 2012 Rachel Marks rated it 5 of 5 stars

Melissa Pearl contacted me directly to review Golden Blood on my blog at www.yanovelreader.com. After reading the description I was super excited to start reading because the story sounded so different from other young adult paranormal novels out there. Within the first few pages I became so hooked to the story that I sped through it and finished it in a day.

I personally love time travel stories. I grew up watching Back To The Future and one of my favorite books when I was younger was A Wrinkle...more

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Mar 27, 2012 Michelle rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: blog-tour, kindle, review-on-blog

This book was awesome! I'm so happy that I have the next book, Black Blood, so that I can start reading it as soon as I get a chance! I would have been so sad if I had to wait to get the next book, that's how much I enjoyed this book.

Gemma and Harrison are super cute together. Harrison may be a little cheesy at times, but strangely enough it really works for him. He comes off as cute and in love, and it's impossible not to root for the two of them. Gemma has to be so cold aloof towards people....more This book was awesome! I'm so happy that I have the next book, Black Blood, so that I can start reading it as soon as I get a chance! I would have been so sad if I had to wait to get the next book, that's how much I enjoyed this book.

Gemma and Harrison are super cute together. Harrison may be a little cheesy at times, but strangely enough it really works for him. He comes off as cute and in love, and it's impossible not to root for the two of them. Gemma has to be so cold aloof towards people. It broke my heart seeing her so alone. And then comes adorable Harrison, who has moved all over the place and becomes captivated by beautiful Gemma. But what I liked the most, was that it wasn't just a shallow at first glance attraction. He really liked her. One of my favorite parts of the book, was when Harrison was trying to convince his mom that it was just a light and fun fling and he mom said- "that's not you Harrison, you are all or nothing." That sums him up perfectly! He is super loyal and always in 100%. I loved that about him. That is honestly a very rare and noble trait, in my opinion. There should be more people as loyal as Harrison.

I can't wait to see what is going on with Gemma's dad exactly. Something just does not sit right with me where he is concerned. I hope to explore that more in the next book. Plus you have the strange fire that Gemma and Harrison have, and why does he move around so much? There is some mystery there, I just know it! And I can't wait to find out what it is. This trilogy is going to be awesome!

I also really liked that the book didn't jump right into the time travel right away. It's in the description of the book, so you know it's going to be there, but Melissa Pearl takes her time and really develops the characters before getting into that part of the story. I really appreciated that. I became so invested in Gemma's life that I felt like I was struggling right there beside her. That is the mark of good writing. Melissa Pearl just write characters that you can't help but sympathize with and like. Golden Blood is a great book, and a wonderful start to what im sure is going to be a very exciting trilogy. (less)

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Mar 12, 2012 Books rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviewed

This totally awesome young adult paranormal romance captivated me from the first sentence. It had me alternately breaking out in goose bumps, sitting up in anticipation and smiling at the sensitive romantic scenes. Not being able to put it down, I read through it in one sitting.

The kids at school call Gemma Heart a freak. Those she helps think she is an angel and Harrison Granger thinks she is the most beautiful and sweetest girl he has ever met. With a secret that has to be kept at all costs,...more

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Mar 06, 2012 Kelly rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, book-i-won

I found myself up at night in the bed with my kindle reading after my hubby fell asleep until I finished it! Good thing I had the next one to start into because it leaves off with more questions than answers!

Gemma is part of a family of time traveler's. She is just a little different than the rest of the family. She stays as an outsider at school because of her parents rules. These rules are no dating until college because they are to marry another time traveler. Also she stays as a loner (freak...more

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Mar 01, 2012 Lisa (Bookworm Lisa) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, received-to-review, young-adult

Who doesn't love a story of two young people who are forbidden to be together, but find a way regardless of the conflicts?

Gemma and her family are hiding a secret. A secret that could destroy them if it is revealed. They are able to go back in time and save people who have something to offer the future. Gemma really never knows when she will be pulled back, she just knows that she doesn't have a choice when the time comes. It's like her father flicks a switch and she is pulled. She has a few mom...more

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Jun 11, 2012 Kristen N. rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was overly excited to begin reading book #1 in the Time Spirit Trilogy Golden Blood written by a wonderful author Melissa Pearl. Within a few pages I was completely hooked and had a hard time putting it down. Melissa Pearl wrote a wonderful story about time travel, family loyalty, secrets and first love. Because of their DNA Gemma, her parents and twin siblings can travel into the past, change the wrongs and make the world a better place. Fearing people will use their gifts for personal gain G...more

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May 12, 2013 Jennifer rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-reads, flights-of-fantasy, ya

There were parts of this book that I liked and didn't like.

I know when you actually are the YA demographic reading YA, you want to read about falling in love, and romance. As an adult reading a YA book, sometimes I'm thinking, I would be slightly horrified if it was MY 17 year old daughter locked into an airtight romance, I'd want her to experience a little more things in life, travel, get to know herself.

Anyhow, that tangent said, the basic premise is that there is a family of time travelers,...more

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Oct 12, 2012 Taylor Longford rated it 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book. Loved Gemma and Harrison, both strong but vulnerable characters. The dialogue was realistic and natural, the plot was solidly crafted and the "time travel" premise was both wildly original while simultaneously completely believable. I'm looking forward to seeing how the series unfolds.

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Feb 22, 2013 zapkode.marie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks

{my thoughts} - This book is about time traveling to the the past. It is about a young girl named Gemma Hart and her family. This book is sort of like a {phil of the future} and {doctor who} instance. The means in which they travel is a bit different but they do the traveling for the right reasons. The whole family is out to make for a better future which is something of importance when it comes to certain individuals of the past that had last their lives to soon when they could have done better...more

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Feb 05, 2012 Dani rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: super-human

3.5/5 stars

Gemma Hart has a secret. A secret she must keep hidden at all costs. One which, if discovered, has the potential to threaten her, her family and history itself. The Hart family are spatia spiritus, time spirits, who can move through time, change the past and have the ability to rewrite history.

After uprooting her family several years prior when she accidentally revealed their secret to her childhood best friend, Gemma vows to never make that mistake again. Not comfortable as the rest...more

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Apr 04, 2012 Michelle novelsontherun rated it 4 of 5 stars

RATING : 4.5 HARRISON & DOMINIC STARS!!

I really enjoyed Melissa’s first instalment in her 'Time Spirit Trilogy', I thought it was quite a 'cool' story. I think this series needs to be published and on book shop shelves.

What a wonderfully original tale of a time travelling family who are led or controlled, depending on how you want to look at it, by their father Alistair and loving husband to Penelope. I do have trust issues with Alistair and Penelope and also by the time you finish this book...more

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Apr 04, 2012 Novels On The Run rated it 4 of 5 stars

MICHELLE'S REVIEW:

RATING : 4.5 HARRISON & DOMINIC STARS!!

I really enjoyed Melissa’s first instalment in her 'Time Spirit Trilogy', I thought it was quite a 'cool' story. I think this series needs to be published and on book shop shelves.

What a wonderfully original tale of a time travelling family who are led or controlled, depending on how you want to look at it, by their father Alistair and loving husband to Penelope. I do have trust issues with Alistair and Penelope and also by the time yo...more

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Feb 04, 2012 Paulette Rae rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Gemma has a secret she cannot share with anyone, making her feel like a freak among her peers, but when she meets Harrison everything changes.

When I first read the synopsis to Golden Blood I thought it was going to be comparable to Lauren Kate's Fallen. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Gemma was a complete contrast to anything Kate had developed and the story moved a lot quicker, developing solid, readable characters.

Self-published Pearl can easily be forgiven her un-punctuated tense shif...more

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May 10, 2013 Haley Whitehall rated it 3 of 5 stars

I'm always looking for a good time travel novel. Gemma and her family are special they have the ability to travel through time. She is not supposed to fall in love with a human, but Harrison the most popular boy at her high school causes that rule to crumble. When she lets her true identity slip will they be able to make their relationship work?

The YA voice was strong, unfortunately the story didn't have enough action for me. The well written love interest between Gemma and Harrison was what kep...more

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Mar 21, 2013 Suzy Turner rated it 5 of 5 stars

OMG I could not put this book down! I was literally hooked after the first page and that doesn't happen too often. Melissa Pearl is an absolute master of story telling. The way she weaves the plot and characters into her story leave you desperately wanting more.
The moment I 'met' Gemma Hart, I felt for her. I mean how can you not feel for a girl who is pulled back in time by her parents whenever they want to? I mean, the poor girl has a life of her own. Okay, maybe she doesn't have much of a li...more

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Mar 01, 2012 Lisa (Bookworm Lisa) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, received-to-review, young-adult

This book falls into the paranormal/forbidden love story genre for me. Gemma and her family come from a line that is charged with changing the past to make things right and improve the future. They must keep this unique ability hidden.

Enter Harrison, the attraction between Harrison and Gemma is strong and undeniable. They cannot adhere to the edict that her kind cannot be with someone that is not one of them. The forbidden love story is always fun. I love to see love prevail against all odds. Th...more

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Jan 07, 2013 Theodora Catalina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Originally posted @ http://shattering-words.blogspot.com

Golden Blood
Time Spirit Trilogy #1
By Melissa Pearl

My thoughts (Theo): I simply loved this book! So much that it hurt when the ending was approaching so fast!
I loved how the characters made me think of some random people I might even know, but I had no idea they possessed such powers!
It all starts with Gemma – the shy, never talking to anyone, kind of girl, some sort of a freak for all those around the High school, always playing it cool and...more Originally posted @ http://shattering-words.blogspot.com

Golden Blood
Time Spirit Trilogy #1
By Melissa Pearl

My thoughts (Theo): I simply loved this book! So much that it hurt when the ending was approaching so fast!
I loved how the characters made me think of some random people I might even know, but I had no idea they possessed such powers!
It all starts with Gemma – the shy, never talking to anyone, kind of girl, some sort of a freak for all those around the High school, always playing it cool and safe, never saying more than a word to anyone! Yet she is still picking the interest of someone really interesting: a boy, by all means!
At first she is frightened about this sudden change in her behaviour, pushing him away – yet wanting him for some unknown reason!
Harrison, the nice, super-popular guy in school made an approach and now he is getting to start to understand his mysterious pull towards this beautiful, yet cold girl. She raises challenges for him that others couldn’t, so it is easy to say that they sooner than later become a thing!
Now they are dating, always checking for her parents to show up and rip everything apart. Now is a whole new other game at which Gemma is not so good at: lying while smiling.
Her brother and sister, kind of figured it out, but now one said a word until Harrison, kind of popped-up, on one of her missions.
Wait!! What the..?? What missions?
Yeah, same reaction here, but I loved it altogether! She is a time spirit traveller, a kind of being that goes back in time to re-write the history along with her family! No doubt she was all secretive and running like hell on some occasions! But Harrison couldn’t care less as he is already more than smitten with her, he loved her from the top of his heart and the same thing applies to her.
Even though relationships are being prohibited by her parents she manages to get Harrison a pass somehow, but bigger problems awaits them!
It is a thrilling, sort of smashing your heart, kind of story due to the always getting you by the edge kind of book! It’s nice, beautifully written and always making you carve for more! I totally got smitten myself with the story and fell in love with the characters.
I recommend the book to all those of you ready to travel back, pour some mystery and love into it and this is it! You have it: the awesome book that Golden Blood is!
I offer this book a 4.5 / 5 stars!
Happy reading everyone~!
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Dec 11, 2011 J.C. Hart rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book is better than Twilight. I can say that honestly because I read both books in the same week and I found this one both better written, and more engaging - not to mention the fact that the characters are easier to like.

This is one of those instances where I am forever grateful for my wonderful writer friends, because if it wasn't for Leigh, I may never have known about this book. It's a very easy read, and I quickly got captured by the characters and their story.

Gemma is an awkward teena...more

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Melissa Pearl was born in Auckland, New Zealand, but has spent much of her life abroad, living in countries such as Jordan, Cyprus and Pakistan... not to mention a nine month road trip around North America with her husband. "Best. Year. Ever!!" She now lives in China with her husband and two sons. She is a trained elementary teacher, but writing is her passion. Since becoming a full time mother sh...more

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