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Ephemeral (The Countenance #1)

by Addison Moore (Goodreads Author)

4.34 of 5 stars 4.34 · rating details · 609 ratings · 108 reviews

Young Adult/ Mature Situations

The last thing Laken Stewart remembers is the oncoming car, then bursting through the windshield.

Two months dissolve without her knowledge and she finds herself in unfamiliar surroundings with strangers who not only profess to know her but insist she’s someone else entirely.

Laken discovers her long dead boyfriend, Wesley, has been thrown int...more

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Published September 12th 2012 by Addison Moore

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Sep 14, 2012 Addison Moore rated it 5 of 5 stars · (Review from the author)

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Sep 23, 2012 Marie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 5-stars, angels, awesome, favorites, hot-guy, insanely-good, loved, powers

Love love love.
I got this as soon as I saw it go up on Addi's facebook page which I admittedly stalk, LOL.
Its NOT AS good as Addison's Celestra series but it's very damn close.
Couldn't really hate Wes I mean it's not like he intentionally set out to not remember anything, but it's also hard to love him more than Coop who's so damn hot sexy and sweet. He's also always on Laken's side and the only person she can truly be herself around.

This book was much better than I thought it would be. It gri...more

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Dec 30, 2012 Valerie Mcqueen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Ephemeral by Addison Moore

Rating 5****

Laken's world has come to a crashing halt literally. After a would be terminal car wreck, she awakens to a world that while the names and faces may be familiar nothing is as it seems.
Instead of public school, she is thrust into the world of the Ephemeral Academy. She learns that she is a carrier of a sect of Nephilium. The question is why can she remember her old life before the accident, and none other of the kids here can.
I have to say that I was a ske...more

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Dec 29, 2012 Heather Alexander rated it 4 of 5 stars

Laken is in a car accident and wakes up in the woods only to be chased by horrible creatures and saved by a mysterious boy. She is led to Ephemeral, an elite academy, where she finds out that a whole new reality has been created for her. Her memory is still in tact and she knows that what they are telling her is wrong, a new mom, dad, sister, dead brother and dead boyfriend back. She just has to figure out why. With the help of the only person who believes her, she will infiltrate the ranks of t...more

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Dec 26, 2012 Kristine rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: countenance, favorites

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Summary:

The last memory that Laken remembers is her going through her car's windshield on her way to her cheating boyfriend's house to confront him. When she gains consciousness, she finds herself implanted in a new reality where her long dead boyfriend and brother are alive, has a sister and parents that she's never met in her life, and attends a new school called Ephemeral. Wesley, her dead boyfriend from her other reality, convinces her that her fall from the tree is causing her memory loss....more

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Nov 12, 2012 Misty Baker rated it 4 of 5 stars

A Zombie and Vampire and an Angel walk into a bar.

The Zombie says to the bartender….

Oh, forget it. There is no way in hell I can think of a funny way to finish that sentence so just do me a favor and pretend like I said something wildly hilarious. Go on…I’ll wait.

About two times a month I run across a book that I find almost impossible to review. It’s not because they are bad, or even great. It’s usually because they are so chalked full of “entities” (in this case: paranormal) that I find it dif...more

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Oct 10, 2012 Heather Robbins rated it 5 of 5 stars

Addison is just Brilliant!!!

I didn't think that anything outside of the Celestra Series by Addison would capture my attention quite like it has... I was wrong. This is the beginning of something Amazing all by itself.

From the start you are sucked into Laken's story. I think this girl is kick butt! She is strong and determined. Is she a teenager? yes! Can she control how she feels? NO! does it matter that there are more than one hot boy for her? NO! I love how Addison writes her love interests.....more

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Oct 09, 2012 BookHookup rated it 4 of 5 stars

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a copy of this book was provided for the blog tour but that did not influence the review.

The Story:
Ana: I read the whole book and I still don’t know what to believe. I followed the twists and turns with care, cringed as we met zombie-like creatures and picked a side in the love triangle…but I’m still not sure who to trust and I certainly don’t know what will happen next. This is a more mature book than what you’ll find in the Celestra series and it’s nice to...more

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Oct 06, 2012 Mandy Sickle rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-in-series, favorite-series, favorites, 2012, read2review, reading-diaries-reviews, paranormal-fantasy

Opening Teaser

In the grand scheme of things, you’ll be dead a lot longer than you’ll ever be alive.
I marinate in that truth, baste in the beauty of its wisdom while peering out at the dull emerald world. I fumble through dense woods with roots that race across the forest floor like wild, petrified snakes. Wisps of lamp-lit fog twist throughout the narrow trails as gnarled branches coil around the evergreens.

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Laken Stewart is headed to her soon to be ex-boyfriend's house to accuse him of ch...more Opening Teaser

In the grand scheme of things, you’ll be dead a lot longer than you’ll ever be alive.
I marinate in that truth, baste in the beauty of its wisdom while peering out at the dull emerald world. I fumble through dense woods with roots that race across the forest floor like wild, petrified snakes. Wisps of lamp-lit fog twist throughout the narrow trails as gnarled branches coil around the evergreens.

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Laken Stewart is headed to her soon to be ex-boyfriend's house to accuse him of cheating on her when she's hit by a oncoming car. The last thing she remembers is slamming into the windshield. She awakes two months later to find out she's alive but living another life. Her name is still Laken but her last name is Anderson. Laken meets her new roommate named Casper who like Laken remembers a different life then what they are living now. While exploring the school before the start of school, Laken learns that her once dead brother Fletcher isn't dead like he was in her reality as well as her boyfriend Wesley the love of her life is also alive but with another girl.

Laken sets out to win him over and find out what is really going on. She manages to snag Wesley from his girlfriend Kresley to find out that Wesley has always had feelings for her but didn't know in this wonky life that she was interested. She has questions about the boy she met in the woods who saved her from a zombie like creature, as well as questions of what is really going on. She starts to tell Wesley about their past life together, he tries hard to believe her but he remembers her falling out of the tree house two months earlier.

Laken meets Cooper Flanders the boy who saved her life in the forest and the pair starts to try and figure out who she really is. As the truth of who Laken is begins to unravel the truth of what's really going on at Ephemeral Academy as well as what really lurks in the forest that the students are told not to go into. Suddenly Casper is missing pushing Laken deeper into the mysteries of Ephemeral.

I received Ephemeral in return for a honest review as part of a blog tour from Supergirl Tours. This is my first Addison Moore book and if the rest of her books are anything like Ephemeral I've been missing out. I loved this book, it instantly captured my attention not letting go till the last page. It's a fast paced adventure filled with mystery twists turns and romance. I like the unique twists and turns that the story takes. I don't really dislike Wesley but I kind of love who Cooper is as a character and I see him as a better match for Laken. I loved getting to know Laken she's a strong young woman who grows so much during the book. I didn't know what to expect from Ephemeral but it was amazing. I can't wait to get my hands on the next one to see what happens next. I love this cover it's so beautiful it's what instantly made me want to sign up for the tour. (less)

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Sep 30, 2012 Annerooo rated it 2 of 5 stars

1.5/5

Ephemeral oozes with idiotic girls. I can't fathom just how anti-feministic this book is. Girls in Ephemeral have no respect for their own selves. There are several instances of break-ups due to third party on the side of the boy, but instead of hating both the boy and the third party, the girl always exacts her revenge on the third party alone. Wut? What's worse is the girl whom the guy cheated on keeps coming back (and forcing herself) to the guy even when the guy is already clearly into...more

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Sep 23, 2012 Nereid rated it 3 of 5 stars

Well I am finding it hard to review this book considering the other reviews so maybe it is just my perceptions. One minute Laken is crashing through a windscreen and the next minute she wakes up in Ephemeral supposedly alive but in an alternate reality and being chased by a zombie type figure no less. Rescued by a mysterious stranger, she finds herself at a school she doesn't remember with a whole new life and finds out that the previous reality of Kansas was a dream who subconscious made up whi...more

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Mar 25, 2013 Asmaa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-reads, aaah-l-amour, caliente, explosive-couple, crush-on-the-writing, jamais-deux-sans-trois, older-ya, paranormal, series, you-make-me-smile, wish-you-were-my-boyfriend, young-adult, 50-states-or-countries-of-ya-chal

Rating: 4/5

My image of yummy Cooper Flanders:

His eyes widen as he brings my hand to his lips. “Thank you.” It comes out sad. Cooper smiles with his eyes as if my mental admission was all he would ever have to hear. “I need you safe, and I don’t think you’d be safe with me... His brows depress. “God, Laken, I would rearrange the universe to make you mine, I swear it.”

The author’s writing is really beautiful and poetic, the woman can write that’s unquestionable; but at times, and especially in...more

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Jan 19, 2013 Amber rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, angels, romance, series

It's interesting coming back and reading the Countenance version after reading the Celestra series first. There is so much going on in this story. Zombies, angels,ghosts, all kinds of super naturals with a touch of romance and mystery! Laken is in a new strange and scary place with the memories of another life. Then Wes shows up the guy she loved from her memory and thought was dead. Now he is standing in front of her and she wants him back! He's a Count and she loves him. She discovers she is a...more

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Dec 29, 2012 Fallon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: angels, kindle, paranormal, pnr, series, young-adult, zombies

Addison Moore has a knack with writing stories that suck you in...eventually. It actually took quite a few chapters for me to get into the world of Laken, there was just so much disorientation on the part of the character that the reader starts out that same way. I love that they tied in a lot of elements from the Celestra series, so it appears this is going on at the same time as all of Skyla's business is going down. The thing that got me was the formula is slightly similar. Girl falls for boy...more

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Oct 10, 2012 carole rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book is just about one of the greatest things I've read! Addison Moore's ability to create a fantastical story and make it seem real is thrilling and exciting, Countenance is quickly becoming my new favorite series! Book 2 can't get here fast enough!

Laken knows she was in a car accident, she knows her parents are not really her parents, she knows her brother and exboyfriend are dead, but no one else knows these things. Spoon fed lies that she just can't believe Laken sets out to figure out...more This book is just about one of the greatest things I've read! Addison Moore's ability to create a fantastical story and make it seem real is thrilling and exciting, Countenance is quickly becoming my new favorite series! Book 2 can't get here fast enough!

Laken knows she was in a car accident, she knows her parents are not really her parents, she knows her brother and exboyfriend are dead, but no one else knows these things. Spoon fed lies that she just can't believe Laken sets out to figure out exactly what's going on.

In Ephemeral, a boarding school (we all know I LOVE boarding school set books!) for some very different people, Laken is told how her life is and was but it's getting harder and harder to believe those around her. Unsure who to trust, and left wondering who is sending Spectators (ressurections gone wrong, think Zombies!) after her, Laken embarks on a journey to find the truths in this crazy place. Laken is determined to get home, but isn't this home?

Everything about this book bleeds greatness. Ok, not everything. There were only a handful of characters I liked. The rest were awful, which was definitely the point and held true to the "don't trust anyone" theme, but my goodness. Talk about catty girls and whorish boys. Laken is my favorite character in this book, she's tough and awesome. My favorite line of hers, which is really a thought was; "Like hell I'm going to run." Jen, Laken's not-so-sister was a hoot (maybe not to Laken though). Her 1950s beliefs and obsession with a boy who so obviously doesn't want her anymore, left me wondering what was up with her. Definitely something strange going on there.

Addison throws in a very complicated love story into the mix! When Laken enters Ephemeral she is saved from a creature in the woods by Cooper. sexy sweet and dependable Cooper. He's one dreamy-full-of-depth boy. After Cooper saves her she learns about her "new" life and stumbles upon Wes and Fletcher. Wes, her only love from back home in Kansas who drowned alongside her brother Fletcher shouldn't be here. But, he is. Only thing is that they're inside his mind and he doesn't remember the past life she does. This makes for a very interesting read! Addison Moore sets up one of the best love triangles, but I will say I love me some Cooper. Wes was her past and Cooper had better be her future! Hear that Addison? ;)

Apart from an excellent romance filled with frustration and heated kisses, well 2 romances, zombie like creatures, and a main character who is either crazy or completely lucid, this book has an addictive paranormal story line that is sure to weave multiple questions into any readers mind. Oh, and did I mention how hot Cooper is. Well, he's pretty great. If for that reason alone, READ THIS BOOK!

This series is going to ROCK! Addison Moore congratulations you have successfully sucked me into your books and I will definitely be beginning your Celestra series soon; which book 1, Ethereal, is free right now on Amazon folks!(less)

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Feb 06, 2013 Kat rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: fans of YA paranormal romance,

Shelves: paranormal-romance, angels, angsty, love-triangles, teens, young-adult, supernatural, romance, zombies

Laken, we're not in Kansas anymore.

I really enjoyed Ephemeral. I haven't read the Celestrial series so this world of nephilim and the different factions was new to me. It was a little confusing at first, to be honest. I wasn't sure if Laken had died in the car accident and was now in some kind of purgatory, if this was an alternate universe or she really did fall out of a tree house.

There was just so much going on in this story. Besides all the paranormal stuff, we've got major drama due to th...more

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Sep 20, 2012 Kat8891 rated it 4 of 5 stars

Laken remembers the accident, but she doesn't remember how she got here. Or what's with the fake family that seems to know her. This new world is strange and different. Things are way too weird and Laken wants to go back home. But what happens when she meets Wes, her dead boyfried she still loves, or Fletch, her dead brother she misses so much? Although Laken knows this is not real, she's faced with a choice: cling to what she truly knows, or accept what everyone tells her and let the old Laken...more

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Oct 05, 2012 Cathy rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I was intrigued by the premise of this story and was hoping to go on a whirlwind adventure on what is and isn’t reality and it’s exactly what I received. Addison Moore created a place where I’m not sure I want to be in, but in a good way. We meet Laken as she was just in a horrible car accident where she goes through the windshield only to wake up in the woods of all places being attacked by a zombie. Out comes a guy to rescue her then he disappears. She’s...more Originally Posted on Addicted to Books.

I was intrigued by the premise of this story and was hoping to go on a whirlwind adventure on what is and isn’t reality and it’s exactly what I received. Addison Moore created a place where I’m not sure I want to be in, but in a good way. We meet Laken as she was just in a horrible car accident where she goes through the windshield only to wake up in the woods of all places being attacked by a zombie. Out comes a guy to rescue her then he disappears. She’s ushered onto a school campus where she apparently attends. This is all news to her because she thought for sure she was dead.

Laken gets introduced to her roommate and ever her sister, who is not really her sister from the way Laken remembers her. She also gets reintroduced to Fletcher, her deceased brother and Wes his best friend (who died with her brother) and who used to be the love of her life. Of course she’s taken off guard by the fact that she has him in her life again. It’s him, but it’s not really him and she can’t shrug off the nagging feeling that he just doesn’t remember the person he used to be, as if he’s brainwashed.

There is so much going on in this book, apparently there are different groups of people and each one has certain powers. But one is greedier than the other and Laken believes they are behind everything that is happening. The Counts is that group and she is one of them. She meets Cooper who was her savior in the beginning and they are drawn to each other, they have this connection that’s undeniable. But she is dating Wes and even though she has feelings for both she has to keep the pretense with Wes if she wants to be free of this mad world she is now living in. I’m completely Team Cooper, but then again sometimes I think Team Wes. It’s all very back and forth for me which is also fun.

Throughout the book there are zombies, nephilim, ghosts, fems, and overall bad people and mean girls. This story had a little bit of everything in it, even a little taste of vampire tendencies thrown in for good measure. This was a good read, and I feel the need to read Addison’s first series the Celestra because they seem to play a part in this series. I really can’t wait to find out what happens next because this book just left my mind reeling of the possibilities of what could transpire.
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Sep 29, 2012 Emily rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I really liked this book! The cover is gorgeous!

Let me just say, I was rooting for Wesley throughout the whole book. Even if he was a bit different, he still loved her so I don't see why it had to be that way! Team Wesken all the way! Cooper is a whole different story. I thought he was okay, but he just flirted with her way too much. And he knows she's taken, but he still does it!

I was confused with all the Spectator, Count, Celestra, etc. business. I got confused with who got what powers and w...more

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Oct 13, 2012 Reeses rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks, recieved-for-review

The beginning of this story starts off fast pace and the way it's written is so the reader is just as confused as the main character Laken. Laken finds herself floating towards a light and then suddenly she's on the damp ground in the middle of the woods at night. Then the creatures come and she's running for her life and into a complete hottie, Coooper Flanders, who saves her life and then disappears into the night.

After making her way out of the woods she finds herself faced in a world where...more The beginning of this story starts off fast pace and the way it's written is so the reader is just as confused as the main character Laken. Laken finds herself floating towards a light and then suddenly she's on the damp ground in the middle of the woods at night. Then the creatures come and she's running for her life and into a complete hottie, Coooper Flanders, who saves her life and then disappears into the night.

After making her way out of the woods she finds herself faced in a world where everyone knows her and she knows well no one. She thinks she's going crazy until her roommate tells her that she remembers her life before, and that Laken better play along with "their" rules or she'd disappear as so many others have. Thinking she's going insane she sees two familiar faces; her dead brother and dead boyfriend. Thinking she's landed in heaven her dreams of seeing Wesley makes her think everything will be okay, but it's not that simple.

I have to say Ephemeral was extremely different from anything I've read before. It's YA/ Mature, which I've never heard of before so that was extremely exciting to find out about that. I can definitely tell the difference. Laken is an extremely likeable character, she sticks up for what she believes in, and she is definitely intuitive. She catches on quick that something isn't right and she wants to find out what and how to get back to her own world, no matter the cost. She is also um...well horny a lot in this book while around the two love interests. Laken is also a very witty character so I think that spiced up the book some. Ephemeral is filled with a lot of action, and dark secrets, as well as things that go bump in the night. At some points the terms were a tad confusing but I got the basic concept.

Needless to say I think you should definitely pick up a copy of Ephemeral at : Amazon.com if you haven't already and I think you will like it a lot. It's definitely a quick read, I finished it in one sitting. This is my first book by Addison Moore, but definitely not my last. If you follow the link you can find out more about her and her amazing books.
I absolutely am in love with the cover. It's so beautiful and I think goes with the book extremely well.(less)

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Oct 10, 2012 Keely rated it 4 of 5 stars

Ephemeral is one enormous, complex twist. Laken finds herself in a world where the impossible is real and the truth is hidden. Those she thought were dead are in the flesh and people she doesn't recognize are wreaking havoc on her sanity. What is real? Who should she believe?

I liked Laken ~ she's determined and courageous. The girl's got some raging hormones, though, and it's no wonder. What would you do if the guy you've loved all your life ~ who you thought was six feet under ~ happened to tur...more Ephemeral is one enormous, complex twist. Laken finds herself in a world where the impossible is real and the truth is hidden. Those she thought were dead are in the flesh and people she doesn't recognize are wreaking havoc on her sanity. What is real? Who should she believe?

I liked Laken ~ she's determined and courageous. The girl's got some raging hormones, though, and it's no wonder. What would you do if the guy you've loved all your life ~ who you thought was six feet under ~ happened to turn up in this alternate universe you've woken up in? I'm not sure I'd be able to reign myself in either. But Wes seems to be more of a distraction than anything ~ something to keep an eye on Laken. He diverts her attention, and instead of asking the most important questions ~ like why am I here? ~ Laken stays pretty occupied in her awe of his magical reappearance.

I'm totally team Coop ~ all the way. The guy is just amazing. C'mon Laken, what are you thinking? Wes is your long dead love reincarnated and all that, but he's definitely not the same guy, and you know this! Laken finds herself torn between her heart and her memory, and it's excruciating...

Love triangles aside, the storyline is pretty imaginative, to say the least. There's a whole new level of zombie and angel ~ an odd combo that, surprisingly, works... Although, I do wish there was a little more history on the whole Nephilim thing .. It's there, but I just felt it deserved a little more focus.. But overall, the twisted combination of conspiracy tied in with angel blood and zombies (or in this case, Spectators) ~ enticing ;)

Addison Moore's writing style is incredible. This writer has a vocabulary that had me using my kindle dictionary constantly. It's poetic ~ the descriptions are beautiful, haunting, and completely unique. Laken's voice is smart and hilarious at times, her sarcasm and blunt manner completely grasping.

Overall, great read! I really enjoyed Laken's introduction to this crazy world where the truth is beyond anything she could ever have imagined. Can't wait to see how the story continues!

Four out of five stars from this reader :)(less)

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Oct 11, 2012 Martha rated it 3 of 5 stars

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As always I read a book not remembering the synopsis which is usually a good thing because then I'm not anticipating what is going to happen. This is one of those times when I wish I HAD read the synopsis because the first 45 pages confused me so much!

It's not until I am about 50 pages in that they finally say what they are. Frustrating really because I didn't really feel a build up to her finding out. More of she thinks she's crazy and then the next they tell her what she is and the what the cr...more As always I read a book not remembering the synopsis which is usually a good thing because then I'm not anticipating what is going to happen. This is one of those times when I wish I HAD read the synopsis because the first 45 pages confused me so much!

It's not until I am about 50 pages in that they finally say what they are. Frustrating really because I didn't really feel a build up to her finding out. More of she thinks she's crazy and then the next they tell her what she is and the what the creatures that were trying to kill her were.

I wasn't too fond of Laken, the MC, because when she realizes that she needs to call her mum, it takes her forever because she's so wrapped in this boyfriend of hers, that she keeps putting it on the backburner. Personally I might've had her freaking out trying to contact her family as soon as I woke up in a strange place with people I didn't know, especially if there are creatures out to kill me. This boyfriend of hers she seems to think is so important, if he's so special and loves her so much why does he not believe her, when you can plainly feel the almost panic in her words?

Reason I kept reading and didn't just drop the book after the 45 pages was because of my insatiable curiosity in wanting to know more about the mystery guy and exactly was going on. I mean it had me speculating as to why she heard screams when her friend just up and disappears and everyone says that she must've taken off. I was just as curious to know as much as Laken did. Alright here is something I had not expected: blood bonding. For some reason I didn't expect it but then again in a weird sort of cult that Laken find herself surrounded by, I guess I kind of did. I wanted to know just how far she'd go with all this craziness. Just how far she'd go before she figured it out. If she'd stick with the very secretive, non-believing boyfriend.

Ephemeral might be better suited for kids over 18, what with all the sexual innuendos and seductions going on. Overall, though, I think you should read it yourself to see if you like as or it was simply Ok as it was for me.(less)

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Oct 07, 2012 Stephanie Ward rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Oh, how I loved this book. I apologize now for any gushing and rambling that will occur in this review. 'Ephemeral' is a completely enchanting novel that mixes the best aspects of genres together and produces something entirely new and unlike anything else out there. There's so much going on throughout the story - zombies, creepy supernatural creatures, angels, and alternate realities. There's a superb mix of mystery, romance, thrilling action and a fast-paced plot that compels you to keep readi...more Oh, how I loved this book. I apologize now for any gushing and rambling that will occur in this review. 'Ephemeral' is a completely enchanting novel that mixes the best aspects of genres together and produces something entirely new and unlike anything else out there. There's so much going on throughout the story - zombies, creepy supernatural creatures, angels, and alternate realities. There's a superb mix of mystery, romance, thrilling action and a fast-paced plot that compels you to keep reading until you've devoured the last word, only to leave you wanting more.

I loved the complex and intriguing world that the author creates in the novel. Like I mentioned, there are so many different paranormal aspects converging in the storyline that it is completely enthralling. The overlying mystery of what really happened to Laken and what is going on in this new place she's found herself is very detailed and engrossing. There always seemed to be new twists and underlying secrets to keep the reader guessing. The romance in the book is deliciously steamy, but not overdone in the least. I found it to be the perfect level of toe-curling intimacy without diverting attention away from the rest of the story. The characters are all unique and have well rounded personalities that make them really believable and easy to identify with. I felt like I was right there beside Laken, rooting for her and wanting to help her figure out what was going on. The setting of the novel - everything from the town of Ephemeral to the school and beyond - was the perfect mix of creepy and otherwordly. The history and the backstory that the author creates in the book are very detailed and make the story that much deeper and more interesting. There honestly isn't enough praise I can give this book - it's definitely one of the best I've read this year and a new favorite of mine. READ THIS BOOK if you haven't already - you will not regret it!!

Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.(less)

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Oct 03, 2012 April Etheridge rated it 5 of 5 stars

First I'd like to start off by saying this is the first book of Addison Moore's I've ever read, and I was amazed and impressed! The book has all the elements that makes it not only memorable, but breath-taking as well: mystery, yummy boys, a girl named Laken (hehe) and the ability to make a reader pause, and really try to grasp what's occurring.

Within the first four pages Ephemeral had me making a confused face and saying "huh?" I re-read the beginning few pages just to make sure I hadn't misse...more First I'd like to start off by saying this is the first book of Addison Moore's I've ever read, and I was amazed and impressed! The book has all the elements that makes it not only memorable, but breath-taking as well: mystery, yummy boys, a girl named Laken (hehe) and the ability to make a reader pause, and really try to grasp what's occurring.

Within the first four pages Ephemeral had me making a confused face and saying "huh?" I re-read the beginning few pages just to make sure I hadn't missed something .And that is certainly a first for me (in a good way)! I felt just as confused as Laken. I mean you come to running through a forest when you're positive you died? Whhaaaat? But it grabbed my attention. Addison Moore really, in an amazing, detailed, and believable way makes you feel the emotions Laken does. I felt extremely connected to the character of Laken Stewart because from the very beginning you are able to go "wait a minute.." with her!

I think another favorite portion of this book for me is the yummy guys. I mean, who doesn't love tall dark and handsome and supposedly dead boyfriends? I don't really see Wes, Laken's "dead" (who's not really dead?) boyfriend as a 'bad' character. In fact, I believe he's really rather innocent. But he's, in my opinion, no competition for Cooper, who will make many female readers and fall in love with the boy who saves Laken, understands her, and supports her. Plus the fact that he's tall, dark, handsome, and mysterious. I was curious about Cooper from the beginning, he snagged my attention, and I love how Addison presented him to us so quickly instead of making us read chapters before allowing him to appear. I'm all for spurr of the moment/intense moments for characters to meet so, way to go Addison Moore!

It does have the typical bad or 'evil' characters - blonde cheerleaders out to wreak doom. But considering the setting is at a boarding type school, I can see why cheerleaders are the bad guys in this situation. I also can't help but feel slightly annoyed by the character of Jen, an older sibling to Laken. I will also honestly say that I'm am not a fan of love triangles, and it's easy to see there is a sorta kinda one in the book. But, I think our girl Laken will come around, plus it's not a lot of back and forth that really irritates those of us who despise triangles and the drama they ensue.

Overall I would recommend Ephemeral to anyone looking for an interesting read that is in a league of it's own. Addison Moore created a work that's certainly not like most Young/Mature Adult novels that you can find today. And it's got plenty of yummy boys in it to keep you entertained! Until the second book in the series makes it's appearance, check out Ephemeral and other Addison Moore titles! She's sure to stun.

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Oct 15, 2012 J.F. Jenkins rated it 5 of 5 stars

I'll be honest, it's been a long time since I've picked up a book and just had to devour it because I had to know everything that was happening. You know, that moment where you're reading and you're so involved you just can't stop? One more chapter turns into three, then five, then before you know it you've plowed through the whole book in two days (and the only reason it took two days is because you absolutely had to stop reading because everyone else in your house made you).

"Ephemeral" was one...more

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Oct 10, 2012 Ana rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review was done in conjunction with Celeste and Amy at thebookhookup.com

The Story:
Ana: I read the whole book and I still don’t know what to believe. I followed the twists and turns with care, cringed as we met zombie-like creatures and picked a side in the love triangle…but I’m still not sure who to trust and I certainly don’t know what will happen next. This is a more mature book than what you’ll find in the Celestra series and it’s nice to go that little bit further with these characters....more

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Oct 08, 2012 Katrina Tinnon rated it 4 of 5 stars

The premise of this story is great. It's not like anything I've read before.

I can honestly say the character that kept me reading was Cooper. He seems like the only one that is somewhat sane. His character is also easy to like. I spent most of the book wanting to slap Laken. She's fickle and clings to an idea that needs to dissolve. Although I admire her for not believing what others tell her happened. She refuses to give up on her life in Kansas. I started liking her more toward the end of the...more

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Oct 26, 2012 Jennifer Bielman (Reading and Writing UF and PNR) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: angels, fantasy, paranormal, reviewed, zombies, young-adult

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3.5 stars

At a Glance
I was so, so excited at the beginning of this book. It was funny, scary, and hot. Then it lost it's momentum and had a mediocre ending. I enjoyed reading Ephemeral, I just wish the plot was more structured.

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Here's The Story...
Laken could have sworn she died. But everyone around her keeps telling her otherwise. Deep down she knows she doesn't belong in this alternate reality, but it's hard to say goodbye again to the people...more

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Oct 10, 2012 Rachel rated it 4 of 5 stars

Also posted on The Procrastinator's Corner.

I started Ephemeral without first reading the synopsis so I really had no idea what the story was about. The shallow me thought that the girl's dress on the cover was pretty thus making the book a worthy read. But lo, I've read so many books with pretty dresses on the covers with stories that did not end up as pretty as their front. And yes, I thought that this might be one of those books BUT fear not, friends. Ephemeral is a quite a shocking novel. Its...more Also posted on The Procrastinator's Corner.

I started Ephemeral without first reading the synopsis so I really had no idea what the story was about. The shallow me thought that the girl's dress on the cover was pretty thus making the book a worthy read. But lo, I've read so many books with pretty dresses on the covers with stories that did not end up as pretty as their front. And yes, I thought that this might be one of those books BUT fear not, friends. Ephemeral is a quite a shocking novel. Its beginning alone will send you bouncing on your seat and have you screaming for more.

For me, it's important that stories start off with intense beginnings. It sets my reading speed to full blast and my focus to max and it makes me able to read faster while being able to notice every detail of the plot. Of course, the excitement also decreases as the plot start to become tedious, but in Ephemeral's case, the intensity is consistent. I usually just find intensity in action-packed scenes but though Ephemeral has very little fight scenes involved, as it focused more on world-building, the thrill is palpable and the suspense, it's everywhere!

Our main character, Laken, is a very entertaining character who's very easy to like. She's a strong minded person with a very dark sense of humor you will love. The only thing I didn't like much about her was her tendency to be very boy-focused. Most of the time, she just keeps on thinking about Wes, Wes, Wes and Wes. It was a bit annoying at first, to be honest. However, this doesn't go unexplained because from the beginning we already know about Laken's relationship with Wes. And! I'm happy to report that there's a rather interesting growth on Laken's character as the story progressed and there's another guy with the hottest-looking eyes ever I'm sure you're going to love more. And can I just mention how hot this book is? Practically every page is packed with steamy scenes. I admit though that while I love the steamy scenes, I think Addison incorporated too much of it. But hey, hot is HOT!

Overall, Ephemeral is an interesting and refreshing take on paranormal YA that is surprising in the best way possible. Moore has incorporated the supernatural, paranormal and mystery into one unique book that will grab you even from the beginning. From what I've heard, this is somewhat connected to Addison's other series, Celestra. I may not know if Celestra is better or what, but all I can say is that Ephemeral is definitely worth a read.

Rating: 4/5 stars

Disclosure: This book was received from the author as part of Ephemeral blog tour, for free in exchange for an honest review.(less)

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Sep 19, 2012 Barbara ~*Lindt Ninja*~ rated it 4 of 5 stars

I’m not going to even try to pretend that things didn’t happen in Ephemeral that didn’t make me go back pages to try to figure out what just happened or that I didn’t wish I’d have kept a steno pad next to me to keep track of all of the names, but I’m going to go with my gut on rating it. I just couldn’t put it down.

After a car accident and a strange violent fight in a forest, Laken Stewart wakes up one morning perfectly healthy, except she’s Laken Anderson. Every single thing she knows about he...more

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Addison Moore is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who writes contemporary and paranormal romance. Previously she worked as a therapist on a locked psychiatric unit for nearly a decade. She resides on the West Coast with her husband, four wonderful children, and two dogs where she eats too much chocolate and stays up way too late. When she's not writing, she's reading.

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“I’d hate to be responsible for removing one of Ephemeral’s star players from the roster. I’ll stay as far away from Coop as possible.” I dot the sentiment with an impish grin.
“Hello,” a familiar voice booms from behind the counter.
“Cooper!” I jump a little at the sight of him.
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