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Shadows Gray
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Melyssa Williams (Goodreads Author)
Sonnet Gray has problems, and not just those of a typical 18 year old. Her family is one of the Lost; time travelers who have no power over their journeys. Hopelessly old fashioned and yet more modern than most girls, Sonnet speaks several languages and takes care of her motley crew back home by working in a coffee shop and playing guitar. Over time, the Lost leave behind...more
Mass Market Paperback
Published
March 24th 2012
by Melyssa Williams
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This was very nearly a five star review, I adored the first three quarters of this book. The central conceit of the Lost - unwilling time travellers who are forced to make the best of their dislocated lives - is wonderful. And to start with the plot is pretty great - Sonnet Gray, our narrator, is haunted by the memory of the younger sister who got left behind when the family travelled in time. So haunted that she begins to see her sister in the contemporary US town where she and her family are c...more
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"Shadows Gray" by Melyssa Williams is the gritty story of involuntary lost time travelers. Randomly these poor folks, if they're all asleep at the same time and close enough physically to each other, are launched to another era in time where they start with virtually nothing. Even though you never get to know the nuts and bolts for how it works, the tragedy is almost enough to make you feel that it happened to you. Their lives are a travesty and a constant reminder of the fragility of life even...more
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Shadows Gray is the first book I've ever read from Ms. Melyssa Williams and I can say that I'm pleasantly surprised by the uniqueness of the whole book and I'm definitely hoping to read more from this author.
I decided to make bulleted list of what I liked and what I didn't for this review.
What I Liked:
- What attracted me first from this book is the book cover. It's very intriguing and very classy. It practically screams "Read Me" wh...more
Shadows Gray is the first book I've ever read from Ms. Melyssa Williams and I can say that I'm pleasantly surprised by the uniqueness of the whole book and I'm definitely hoping to read more from this author.
I decided to make bulleted list of what I liked and what I didn't for this review.
What I Liked:
- What attracted me first from this book is the book cover. It's very intriguing and very classy. It practically screams "Read Me" wh...more
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this one. The synopsis sounded interesting, but like all self published books that I agree to read I was apprehensive. After reading the first few chapters all my doubts disappeared. By the end I was wondering why this hadn't been picked up by a publisher yet.
Shadows Gray is beautifully written, first of all. Melyssa Williams is able to make the pages (or in my case ereader) float away and make you forget that you are reading. I fe...more
I wasn't sure what to expect with this one. The synopsis sounded interesting, but like all self published books that I agree to read I was apprehensive. After reading the first few chapters all my doubts disappeared. By the end I was wondering why this hadn't been picked up by a publisher yet.
Shadows Gray is beautifully written, first of all. Melyssa Williams is able to make the pages (or in my case ereader) float away and make you forget that you are reading. I fe...more
This is not my usual genre; although I sometimes like Young Adult fiction, I don't tend to seek it out. And I don't like scary books, either! So, when a friend insisted that I read it, I was a bit leery. But I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. Some of the imagery is gorgeous; I love the picture of the characters laid out on the side of the riverbank in their nightclothes and I could feel the sunshiny wind on my own arm when Sonnet drove her best friend's car without "permission". The plot, to...more
As I was reading this book, it seemed pretty average, it is about time travel which made it interesting because I havnt read any books regarding time travel before.
But then the end happened… and WOW the end totally sold me on the book! I was so not expecting that!
The book focus’s on Sonnet, she is one of the Lost, a time traveler with no control when its time to go she doesn’t get a chance to prepare, she simply falls asleep and wakes up somewhere else.
Sonnet quite obviously has not had the easi...more
But then the end happened… and WOW the end totally sold me on the book! I was so not expecting that!
The book focus’s on Sonnet, she is one of the Lost, a time traveler with no control when its time to go she doesn’t get a chance to prepare, she simply falls asleep and wakes up somewhere else.
Sonnet quite obviously has not had the easi...more
I very much enjoyed the concept of the book and the cast of charactors. The story kept you turning the page to see what happends next. No lulls here. My copy was on my Kindle so maybe that was the issue but I found that the typos and context inconsistacies were a bit distracting. I found myself having to read and reread sentances to insert the correct word. And things like the age of a child that is incorreclty stated were disappointing. That being said, the plot is well thought out and the twis...more
Love love LOVE THIS BOOK! I love a good time travel story plot, but the specifics of the way the Lost travel in time and space really stuck out to me. All the characters were extremely well developed, even the characters that you get to know almost solely though flashbacks. The crazy search for a little sister left in time and space really tugs at the heartstrings. The revelation of what REALLY happened is even better.
I didn't know this book was part of a series and felt a little cheated at the...more
I didn't know this book was part of a series and felt a little cheated at the...more
I love Sonnet Gray. There are so many characters in novels that are unrelateable and leave you flat. Sonnet is one of my new favorite characters. She is funny, snarky, clumsy, unpretentious, clever, sad, caring and a true delight to get to know.
Sonnet was born in the eighteenth century, has lived in thirteen eras and, as the book opens, currently lives in modern times...for now! I adore her and her rag tag band of Lost "family" members.
Williams has written a hit that is spooky, spunky, romanti...more
Sonnet was born in the eighteenth century, has lived in thirteen eras and, as the book opens, currently lives in modern times...for now! I adore her and her rag tag band of Lost "family" members.
Williams has written a hit that is spooky, spunky, romanti...more
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SYNOPSIS: Sonnet Gray is 18 years old, and is tired of moving around with her family. Her family, however, doesn't just move locations.
They move throughout time.
Her mismatched "family" are all Lost, special people who randomly jump throughout time, never knowing when they'll leave their current era or where they'll end up. Sonnet only has her dad left as her real family, and then all the other people who are Lost like them. Her mother committed suici...more
SYNOPSIS: Sonnet Gray is 18 years old, and is tired of moving around with her family. Her family, however, doesn't just move locations.
They move throughout time.
Her mismatched "family" are all Lost, special people who randomly jump throughout time, never knowing when they'll leave their current era or where they'll end up. Sonnet only has her dad left as her real family, and then all the other people who are Lost like them. Her mother committed suici...more
I pretty much read through this book in one sitting, give or take the few moments I spent taking care of my family. ;) The characters were interesting and addicting, and I loved the dialogue. It had a slightly creepy feeling to it, which I always love, and some surprise turns, which made me look forward to reading the sequel! All in all, rockin' awesome.
Shadows Gray is a beautiful, haunting tale of love, family, friendship, and hope, of pain, rage, and loss. Melyssa has a poetic sense of language and great talent at developing lovable, diverse, and realistically quirky characters.
This breakout novel provokes, entertains, and surprises. I'm awaiting Melyssa's next book with bated breath!
This breakout novel provokes, entertains, and surprises. I'm awaiting Melyssa's next book with bated breath!
While it took me a while to get used to the first person narrative, I did end up enjoying this book for the most part. Until it suddenly took a crazy turn into sudden romance and death and then just stopped. It may be the first in a series, but that's no excuse for just ending it before much of anything it wrapped up.
This was a fast-paced, first-person narrative. Twists and turns galore and I must say that the ending really surprised me. . . Looking forward to more titles from this author. I'm pretty wimpy, but if you don't want it to effect your dreams - don't read it just before bed or be prepared to finish it. :)
This is a very well-crafted story with lots of twists and turns. I was completely hooked by the end of the first chapter, and finished it the next day. I am hoping that this will be the first of a series. It also has the makings of an excellent movie. Long live Sonnet Gray!
Got this for free for Kindle, and I must say I really liked it. The plot and twists of the story were interesting and kept me hooked. The ending part seemed kind of rushed, but still overall it was a great book. :)
This is not my normal genre to read. But after reading a few of the reviews I decided to give it a try. To my surprise I enjoyed it a lot. I would recommend it to others. The author does take you on a journey. You care about the characters of this story.
I look forward to reading other works from Melyssa Williams.
I look forward to reading other works from Melyssa Williams.
A fantastic book. A tornado of mystery, suspense and romance.
Great book! The characters were engaging from the start.
look's and sounds stunning can't wait to read it!!!!
In progress...
Quite interesting. Ready for book two.
I couldn't put this book down towards the end. The story kept me reading the whole time but all the twists towards the end of the book were fantastic. The book seems to be written more for teenage girls but I enjoyed it as an adult, and the concept of "the lost" in the book is really interesting. I am definitely planning on reading the sequel (Rose's story, it sounds like) as soon as possible.
Jan 21, 2013
Marie
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Recommended to Marie by:
The Young Adult Book Club
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Currently tying with like 2-3 other books as my second fav book/series of all time. Full review to come.
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I really liked this book but I feel like there were too many loose ends at the end of the book for it to end so I feel like there should be a sequel. Other than that, I really liked it.
i loved this book, the plot was different then most books i have read, it had fantasic twists all through out the book with cliff hangers at every turn!
I loved the book... But wish there was another to see where things go...
Mar 31, 2013
Heather K (dentist in my spare time)
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