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Escaped the Night

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After the loss of her family, Shanntal must leave all that she’s familiar with to live with her aunt and uncle. Life on this intriguing island is unlike anything her imagination could stir up. She meets Jayce, who unveils an entire new world full of immortals and she finds herself falling in love, befriending fairies, shape shifters and many others. Encountering the vampir...more

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Published January 1st 2012

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May 15, 2012 Tiffany Cole rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shanntal has had a rough month, presumably due to the disturbing nightmares she has almost every night. As thus, it's only fitting that the story begins with a nightmare where Shanntal is being stalked by a dark figure with red eyes and bloody hands. Shanntal has dreadful nightmares like this almost every night. She wants to put those nightmares behind her and have fun. What better way to do so than by spending the night at her best friend Ginata's house?

Unfortunately, hanging out with Ginata on...more Shanntal has had a rough month, presumably due to the disturbing nightmares she has almost every night. As thus, it's only fitting that the story begins with a nightmare where Shanntal is being stalked by a dark figure with red eyes and bloody hands. Shanntal has dreadful nightmares like this almost every night. She wants to put those nightmares behind her and have fun. What better way to do so than by spending the night at her best friend Ginata's house?

Unfortunately, hanging out with Ginata only makes Shanntal's month that much more difficult. Ginata's interest in witchcraft and Ouija boards grabs the attention of a powerful vampire named Daray who claims he's been searching for Shanntal. One thing leads to another until Shanntal's home becomes nothing more than a mortuary. In the span of one night, Shanntal loses both her family and Ginata's family.

The police have no leads on the murderer(s). Reporters insist that Shanntal is somehow behind the deaths. The only thing Shanntal knows is that the bodies were drained of all liquids and had various bite marks.

With very few reasons to remain in Greyton, Shanntal decides to move to Blackwood with Stephanie, her aunt, and Danier, her uncle. That's how she meets Jayce, an extremely good looking guy with a dangerous vibe who quickly befriends and woos her, and all of his friends. Instead of trying to hide their oddities and powers, they make them clear from the get-go.

However, that powerful vampire Ginata and Shanntal talked to with the Ouija board isn't out of the picture yet. It turns out Shanntal and Daray had a past together. Soon Shanntal finds herself torn between Jayce and Daray. Who should she choose? To make matters worse, there are rumors about a war brewing amongst the immortals. The outcome will be up to Shanntal, since they believe she is the key to keeping peace as the savior. Can Shanntal succed?

The first one hundred pages were pretty rough. I spotted a couple of typos and awkwardly phrased sentences. Even though there were sections dedicated to Shanntal's background and family life, I couldn't quite grasp her special attributes or her seemingly nonchalant reactions to never aging and missing certain memories. At some points, Shanntal felt like a Mary Sue, mainly because almost everyone was willing to protect and work for Shanntal at a moment's notice due to her being special and unique. I had a hard time understanding why Jayce fell for her so very fast.

However, the story picks up when Shanntal and Jayce get into an argument and Shanntal decides to gather her own small group of friends to find things out herself. When she can't rely on Jayce, Daray, or her shapeshifter friend, the reader really gets a fulfilling and interesting peak into what makes Shanntal unique and special. After adventuring on her own, Shanntal's characterization rounds out and Escaped the Night becomes a read worth finishing.

I'd say that this book appeals most to paranormal romance fans and those who loved Twilight. The start is rocky, but the book is an enjoyable read overall, and the overarching message that love and friendship conquers all is sweet and charming. (less)

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Apr 29, 2012 Kristina rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is Jennifer Blyth's fantastic debut novel!

Escaped the Night is a breathtaking paranormal romance that has the most amazing line up of paranormal creatures I've ever seen in one novel! It has vampires, werewolves, faeries, shape-shifters, unicorns, immortals, and more! The characters are all great as well! There are ones you hate, ones you love, and ones that make you laugh. Shanntal is the main character and despite having been through and sacrificed a lot, she stays strong through the ent...more This is Jennifer Blyth's fantastic debut novel!

Escaped the Night is a breathtaking paranormal romance that has the most amazing line up of paranormal creatures I've ever seen in one novel! It has vampires, werewolves, faeries, shape-shifters, unicorns, immortals, and more! The characters are all great as well! There are ones you hate, ones you love, and ones that make you laugh. Shanntal is the main character and despite having been through and sacrificed a lot, she stays strong through the entire novel! She is very brave, stubborn, protective of those she loves, and has a good heart! All the qualities that make up a great character! Jayce is every girl's fantasy. Handsome, tattoo, charming, romantic, and protective. He introduces Shanntal to the incredible world of the daywalkers VS the nightwalkers, along with all of the other creatures. All of the minor characters are just as entertaining, and really get you rooting for them throughout the novel.

The story is unique! It has many different factors that come together and make a really great book! It has the perfect mix of action and romance. The story had me smiling, laughing, and crying. At the end I had a huge smile on my face and was left feeling completely satisfied. Everything was wrapped up nicely with a big bow on top! (Or a pretty cover!) I really liked that the cover had some hidden significance that was hidden in the story!

The writing is fresh, gruesome at times, beautiful in others. The descriptions were a big part of the story and they do not disappoint! I love how Jennifer captures all the different scenes perfectly. The pacing was perfect for the story, starting off slow and ending with a bang! Just when you think you've figured out what has happened, it changes. A hint of suspense was always present.

Escaped the Night is a wonderful paranormal romance that I definitely recommend to anyone that likes the genre! It is a tale of true love and good overcoming evil, as well as a coming of age story. It's an addictive read that will have you connecting to the characters and will make you not want to put it down!

I will definitely be reading more from Jennifer Blyth! I really hope she chooses to do a sequel!

Thank you to Jennifer for providing the review copy!(less)

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Apr 20, 2012 Paranormal Reads rated it 5 of 5 stars

Have you ever read a book where it stays with you days after your done? Escaped the Night is that book for me. I fell in love with the characters and world Jennifer has written.

Shanntal is a girl who is lost after the death of her family. She goes to live with her aunt and uncle but soon finds out things are not what they seem. She has always felt different from her family but it’s not until she meets Jayce that things start to come clear. Her memories start to some back and Shanntal finds out t...more

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Apr 20, 2012 Sabrina rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Oct 13, 2012 Brianna Lee Book Reviews rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

This Young Adult Paranormal Romance is awesome! Jennifer Blyth did an excellent job telling this story. I give it 4.5 STARS! I enjoyed the romance and love triangles, the action and drama, and the heartbreak and forgiveness. “Escaped the Night” had it all when it came to emotions! Ms. Blyth is great at world building; I love all the characters and the setting. Like I said, this book is just awesome!

Shanntal is the main charact...more I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

This Young Adult Paranormal Romance is awesome! Jennifer Blyth did an excellent job telling this story. I give it 4.5 STARS! I enjoyed the romance and love triangles, the action and drama, and the heartbreak and forgiveness. “Escaped the Night” had it all when it came to emotions! Ms. Blyth is great at world building; I love all the characters and the setting. Like I said, this book is just awesome!

Shanntal is the main character of “Escaped the Night.” She is an 18 year old girl with a short temper but a very big heart. After the horrible loss of her family, Shanntal moves in with her Uncle and Aunt. While trying to settle down in her new home, Shanntal meets some great friends and a possible love interest named Jayce. Immediately, she learns the truth about her new friends – they are immortal and some are crucial to the survival of humanity. Shanntal also learns that there are other immortals close by, and not the good kind…these immortals are nightwalkers (vampires), werewolves, and doomahorns (evil, red-eyed, horned monsters). When Shanntal comes into contact with a nightwalker named Daray, her memories come back – she and Daray were engaged, and Shanntal is immortal too. Shanntal is different from other immortals though; she is a part of both the light and the dark and will be responsible in uniting the two together to fight the same enemy. Will Shanntal be able to keep the light in her heart while joining forces with the dark? Who will she love – her current love Jayce, or her past fiancé Daray? Find out in Jennifer Blyth’s “Escaped the Night”.

I loved reading this book and seeing everything through Shanntal’s point of view. Shanntal, the heroine of “Escaped the Night”, was such a great character. I really enjoyed everything about her and loved how she had such a big heart and wanted to see the good in everyone; she thought everyone deserved a chance. I also liked the connection that she had to her love, Jayce. It was fun being able to see inside each of their minds and how they truly felt about each other. I thought Jayce was the perfect guy! He was just so cute and awesome! I loved the rest of Shanntal’s friends too, especially Kaleb – he was just so loyal and cool. Even though Lakylee and Daray were nightwalkers, I also really liked them. I enjoyed their characters, especially by the end of the book. I guess you could say I just loved all the characters! They were great!

Jennifer Blyth wrote this story with some twists that we don’t normally see in other stories. I really enjoyed the story behind the stars, I thought that was just so unique and beautiful; I will look at stars differently from now on. It was also great how many different supernaturals and immortals were in this book. I loved that all my favorite paranormal creatures were involved.

Thank you Jennifer Blyth for writing such a great book. I think that anyone who enjoys Young Adult Paranormal Romance will love “Escaped the Night” by Jennifer Blyth! I will definitely check out more of Ms. Blyth’s work. You should go check this book out now!

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Dec 13, 2012 Brittany rated it 3 of 5 stars

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So this book was pretty good when I first started it. It had horror and mystery to it which drew me into it. Also it was somewhat different from any book that I've read so even more bonus points. Four characters had powers of the elements fire, water, air, and earth. Jayce had the power to keep them together. Shanntal is the most important piece for the elements and supernatural world altogether, but she has to find out exactly why. There are different mythical creatures in here vampires, werewo...more

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Dec 07, 2012 Black Words-White Pages rated it 5 of 5 stars

I won a paperback copy of this book from the author and in return I will give an honest review.
7*s. What would you if you found out that you were an immortal? I loved the setup of the characters and their uniqueness they bring to this story. Its ann awesome paranormal story but it was kinda slow for me to get through. There wasn't enough action in it, but it was very well written and fast paced. Teenage heart throb girls fill fall in love with this story over and over again!! I am happy to have...more

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Jul 30, 2012 Leah rated it 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic!!! This debut novel is perfect and I am expecting great things from Jennifer Blyth! I fell in love with each and everyone of the vibrant characters that Ms. Blyth brought to life! I for one hope that there will be more stories featuring Shantal and Jayce!

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