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Rogue Wave (The Water Keepers #2)

by Christie Anderson (Goodreads Author)

4.32 of 5 stars 4.32 · rating details · 277 ratings · 24 reviews

After five months of blissful pretending, Sadie and Rayne are practically the couple of the year. At least, according to Sadie's friends at school they are. But she knows the truth. Their feelings are just an illusion. Now, with graduation and college right around the corner, Sadie realizes she can't put off the inevitable any longer. She has to make a choice. Take the eas...more

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Published June 1st 2012 by Christie Anderson

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Mar 25, 2013 Candy rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Author Christie Anderson did an awesome job of slipping in back story details so well that I didn't even realize that I was reading Book 2 without reading Book 1,which I didn't do on purpose.There is never a dull moment in Sadie and Rayne's story.I really enjoyed this read and can't wait for the next book to see what happens next.
At the beginning I felt bad for Ash. I thought he was a good guy and then he starts to prove me wrong.Although he is torn due to circumstances beyond his control and al...more Author Christie Anderson did an awesome job of slipping in back story details so well that I didn't even realize that I was reading Book 2 without reading Book 1,which I didn't do on purpose.There is never a dull moment in Sadie and Rayne's story.I really enjoyed this read and can't wait for the next book to see what happens next.
At the beginning I felt bad for Ash. I thought he was a good guy and then he starts to prove me wrong.Although he is torn due to circumstances beyond his control and all he really wants is to be good enough for his father, his actions are do not come with well intentions.
I love Rayne and Sadie but at some points I wanted just scream at them to just be honest about their feelings.Besides that Rayne and Sadie are very likable characters.Sadie seems to be a weak girl in need of constant saving but in the end she finds her inner strength. Rayne maybe strong and but he also has a sensitive side which bring depth to his character.
Rayne and Sadie try to get back to a "normal" life after a very traumatic incident that leaves Sadie a little shaken.But Sadie is strong and is determined to move on from that nightmare like it never happened.The only problem is that other people have plans that may keep that from happening.And this time it may not just be her life on the line but her mother's too.
Ash lost his mother and now he may have lost his father.Ash can't deal with the pain so he will do anything to make his father proud of him,even if it means to continued the life of crime his father has started.Ash has his own reasons for wanting Sadie and Rayne to suffer but is he willing to go as far as his father expects him to go?Is the revenge and acceptance worth the price he may have to pay to get it?
While Ash is finding ways to torment them,Rayne and Sadie must come to terms with their feelings for each other and decide if they want to act on them.According to the Keeper Code,Rayne isn't allowed to have a relationship with Sadie.But Rayne has given up everything to keep her alive,so can he love her from a distance or risk losing his status and going rogue for love?
Sadie don't trust guys and has never been able to have a deep relationship in fear of being abandoned.She was abandon by her father before she was born and is convinced all guys are the same.Does she really believe after everything they have been through,that Rayne would ever abandon her?(less)

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Oct 29, 2012 Tara rated it 3 of 5 stars

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. It is a good book, but there are some issues I have with the character's choices. I'm not quite convinced of those choices because of how they are written. Some of the characters lack depth. I'm not convinced by the characters, Sadie and Rayne. By book two we should have some idea of the depth of their feelings.Their love seems like the normal stereotype "book love", except for the unique storyline about Rayne coming from another planet/healer. What is the connection? Sadie is immature and Rayne...more

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Jun 11, 2012 Traci (The Reading Geek) rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed Rogue Wave and finished it rather quickly. This was the kind of book when I did put it down, it stayed on my mind until I could get back to reading. I wasn't entirely sure where this story would go next after Deep Blue Secret but I was pleasantly surprised with it. Sadie knows that the feelings she has for Rayne are just a side effect of their bond. She is unsure whether or not she wants to continue on with their fake relationship though. I really like Sadie but she could get fr...more

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Mar 15, 2013 Bailee rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I was thrilled to get the chance to read the sequel to Deep Blue Secret so soon after completing the book because I am honestly addicted to this series. You know what's difficult about reviewing so many amazing books? If they are in a series, I am literally dying on this side of the screen to read the next book. I bet you wouldn't find it surprising if I told you I am probably the most impatient person you'll ever meet. Waiting is not my talent so the fact that I didn't have to wait is perfect f...more I was thrilled to get the chance to read the sequel to Deep Blue Secret so soon after completing the book because I am honestly addicted to this series. You know what's difficult about reviewing so many amazing books? If they are in a series, I am literally dying on this side of the screen to read the next book. I bet you wouldn't find it surprising if I told you I am probably the most impatient person you'll ever meet. Waiting is not my talent so the fact that I didn't have to wait is perfect for me. This book just made me fall more in love with the characters and now I am anxiously awaiting the next book. This is why I should only read completed series. LOL I'm joking.

Rogue Wave by Christie Anderson picks up right after the ending of the first book and it starts out in Ash's perspective, the son of the bad guy from the previous novel. They say mourning the loss of someone you love can push you into the darkness and this seems to only prove it. As the darkness overtakes Ash, Rayne and Sadie live in blissful unawareness of the horrors that await them. But Sadie is tried of pretending to be a couple with Rayne who claims that their love is nothing more than the Healing Water's bonding properties. She wants distance from him. He wants to be with her, no matter the consequences. Love can do that to a person, even when they are in denial. Finally she gains enough nerve to push him away, however it is at the wrong moment. Evil has its sights set on Rayne and Sadie and it plans to make them pay for their past deeds. Now, her mom is involved along with her mom's boyfriend who seems to be playing for the wrong side. Everything gets more complicated as lines are drawn and betrayals occur. But nothing could've prepared Sadie for this. Will they survive this fight against darkness and time? What will become of Rayne and Sadie as they face separation? Will love conquer all or will evil prevail?

Last review I praised the quality of the world this author created and I was thrilled that I actually got to see more of this world than in the previous book. I think it is easy to take for granted the work put behind the creation of this story but I can tell that this world is more complex than I realized. In some ways, I kind of want to actually believe this world exists. When I start thinking that, you should know that I love the story.

Sadie, the main character, grew up a lot in this story. She struggles with the desire to just let things be what they are with Rayne because of the deep connection they seem to have. She is hurt that he seems to put up some sort of line between them and she hates that she can't cross it. Her feelings keep getting hurt because she can't act on them and so, I was thrilled when she took a stand. I was worried that she would never put herself first in these stories. In someways, I agree that selflessness is an important quality for all main characters to have because once they become selfish, it's almost like you can't handle being around them. But I think a healthy dose of perspective and selfishness is needed for any character to survive. I feel like I am going about this all differently than I typically do but she needed to find herself. She is still the same people person she was in the first book and I love the fact that her group of friends always seems to be growing. She seems to have a million friends, yet she never forgets any of them and she is just as close with one as she is with another. I wish I was that capable. It's an admirable quality. She is still extremely protective of those she loves and I think this sense of need to defend them has only grown stronger. She would jump in front of a car to save her best friend if she had to. That is probably what I love most about her.

Her mom still plays a huge role in the story, which I am grateful for. I always hated when parents slowly fade into the background as series progress and suddenly it's as if the characters never had a parent to begin with. I love that her mom is just as important in this book as she was in the past one. She still works as a nurse and in fact, she is dating one of the doctors that works in the hospital as well. Of course, this dating was with Sadie's approval and even urging. She shows a great deal of strength as she stands up for the man she is growing to love and struggles to maintain her relationship with her daughter. I can see a lot of Sadie's personality in her as they talk, fight, and bond. I think her heartache was the hardest to read as the series has continued and I hope that Sadie will never have to face the same fate that her mom has. She is someone that I think everyone can admire and adore. It makes me grateful for my mom because I can see my mom in this character as well.

Rayne, the boy with the sparkly green eyes, has now become a major character in this story and a lot of his background comes to light as the story progresses. He actually gets to have a lot of time as the narrator of the story, showing his emotions as Sadie pushes him away. Throughout the story, he makes a lot of mistakes but it seems like she seems to balance him out. He allows her into his life, determined to keep nothing from her now that he has realized the truth about his feelings. He is in love with her and he will do anything to keep her by his side for as long as she will have him. All of his protective qualities still remain in this story and that causes a little tiff between the two sweethearts as they struggle to protect one another from danger.

Hamlin, the Ambassador for the place where Rayne is from, plays a huge part in this book instead of remaining in the background like he did in prior books. I got to learn a lot about his role in having Rayne placed with Sadie and the relationships that created such a toxic environment between Voss and his own kind. I loved the opportunity to get to learn about such a mysterious character. He seemed like such a puzzle and all I wanted to do was solve him. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book when it comes to his future and his story. Now, I know about his past and I do not dislike him anymore than I dislike Rayne. You'll find out what his role is once you read the book.

Ash is the bad guy for this novel which I have a really hard time with. I hate when people grieve so much that they lose their sense of morality and right from wrong. He is such a sympathetic character that I had a hard time wanting anything bad to happen to him and I knew Rayne would be hurt if something did happen. Even though they had a falling out, I know that they still care about each other underneath it all. At least I hope they do. Perhaps that will be the saving grace when this all comes to an end. I got to see a lot more of his devious, manipulative, and dark side that definitely should have scared me away but instead I felt pity. I felt sad that his grief pushed him to this point. He deserved to be happy but he apparently didn't see it that way.

I can't wait for the next book. Read this series and tell me what you think. Who knows, maybe you might like it just as much as I do!(less)

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Jun 05, 2012 Julia rated it 5 of 5 stars

I had the opportunity to give this manuscript a read before it "hit the shelves". Lucky me! The 2nd book excels in action in comparison to the 1st. Sadie is still your typical teenager, but thankfully lacks that blonde stereotypical air-head nature ;-) Anderson is not afraid to get your heart racing with her plot progression of certain loved characters. As with the first, Anderson leverages her story more on the romance rather than paranormal. With that said, the last few chapters give you plent...more

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Nov 23, 2012 Alicia rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Mar 24, 2013 Michelle's Paranormal Vault of Books rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I can say I really, really, really loved this book. I did like the first one Deep Blue Secret a lot, but this one just takes off from there and becomes absolutely amazing. I just love Rayne so much. Can I have one? He is perfect.

This book stayed with me so much, I kept dreaming about it, and thinking about it, and had a book hangover. I didn't even want to pick up another book, but I had to, as I have more review books to read, all ones I want to read, but that just tells you how much I was alre...more
I can say I really, really, really loved this book. I did like the first one Deep Blue Secret a lot, but this one just takes off from there and becomes absolutely amazing. I just love Rayne so much. Can I have one? He is perfect.

This book stayed with me so much, I kept dreaming about it, and thinking about it, and had a book hangover. I didn't even want to pick up another book, but I had to, as I have more review books to read, all ones I want to read, but that just tells you how much I was already missing this story. This is not just another paranormal romance, its way more than that. It is very unique, not vamps or werewolves, or shifters, not witches or any other creature you can think of, its completely unique, and I found that refreshing. I loved it.

I loved seeing how much Sadie grew in this book. I always liked her, but grew to really like her more, and really care what happens to her, and to Rayne.

I loved the way this book was written, each chapter would be a point of view from one of 3 characters, I think it was only 3, Rayne (which was great getting inside his head) Sadie, and even Ash. I found Ash to be a broken guy, he really does these things out of his own pain, and from the mistreatment of him from Voss as he was growing up. We get to find out more about that too.

I am going to try to keep this spoiler free, but can say, if you have not read book one, it may give away some things, but doubt it's enough to spoil anything.
I liked how in this book many questions are answered that we get from book one. We learn more about where Rayne is from, and about Sadie's father. I liked the twists and turns and the on the edge of your seat feeling that this book brought.

I can't stress enough how awesome it is. This story will touch many types of people. If you don't normally read paranormal books, I think you should still try this one (and Deep Blue Secret is free at Amazon anyway, no risk) as its not like you think. In some ways you can think this more of an almost sci-fi/mystery type book, with romance. I don't know. It's just unique.

I am not going to give a summary or anything, the blurb does that well. I want to say that the book is very well written and a joy to read.

I highly recommend this series, and give it 5 stars out of 5, more if I could, lol.

I was given a copy of this book for my honest review.

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Jun 05, 2012 Beau rated it 5 of 5 stars

THIS IS A MUST READ. Go Get it ASAP. The first book, Deep Blue Secret was a wonderful read. The second book, Rogue Wave. WOW!!! I absolutely loved this book. The world that the author has created is simply put, AWESOME. I love how much is revealed about Rayne and his home. The realtionship of Sadie and Rayne evolves and is so fun to watch and be a part of. I can not wait for the sequel. Well done Christie.

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May 07, 2013 Kimberly Oliveira rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I really enjoyed this book, i read a lot of romances that deal with the fantastical elements of the world, and this was the first book that i have read where the people whi have these gifts use it for the greater good. We don't have a heronine who is weak, but one who is styrong enough to realize that sometimes she does need help and isn't afraid to ask for it.

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Jun 03, 2012 Laura rated it 5 of 5 stars

Basically the best book I have ever read. Very well written. The suspense made it even more thrilling to read. Don't think I can wait till Christie Anderson get to her new house in Colorado and finishes Ambrosia Shore in 2013!!

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Jun 17, 2012 Princess Taylor rated it 5 of 5 stars

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What can I say but...Christie has done it again. Completely entertaining; I could put it down. Once again I am bummed that I finished reading it so soon and now have to wait a full year until the next book.

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Mar 10, 2013 Becky rated it 4 of 5 stars

I am really enjoying this series and I loved the 2nd book even more than the first book! Sometimes I feel like the dialogue drags on too long, but otherwise I really enjoy the easy, clean reading! I really wish there such thing as healing water...and Rayne :)

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Apr 17, 2013 Kerstin rated it 4 of 5 stars

I loved so much about this book! The premise is completely unique from anything I have read before, the plot is intriguing, and overall this book is a quick fun read. My major complaint would be it seemed to take too long to shift from the relationship between the two main characters back to all the other exciting things going on in the story, but it still moved fast enough for me to have a hard time putting it down. Overall, I recommend this book. Plus, last I looked the first book in the serie...more

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Apr 07, 2013 Emily rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: teens/young adults

Recommended to Emily by: DEEP BLUE SECRET

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Book 2 was just as great as book 1. Now, AMBROSIA SHORE just has to be released. This is a great ya series.

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Jan 11, 2013 Jenny rated it 5 of 5 stars

Storyline continues to be intriguing. Great characters and storyline. Can't wait for the next. Love this series.

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Sep 27, 2012 DeeAnn rated it 3 of 5 stars

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I much preferred the first book, this one seemed way to verbose and took a long time to get into the action.

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Apr 30, 2013 Sesika rated it 4 of 5 stars

I'm just thrilled to find a series that is clean, interesting, exciting, and fun to read!

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Nov 14, 2012 Dana rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorite-series, favorite

even better than the first! christie anderson, you totally out did yourself! loved it!!

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May 25, 2013 LauraLollipop added it

Great sequel! I loved the ending, if starts a great plot for the next book!

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Jun 02, 2012 Madison Ridge rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: edible-books, 2012-most-wanted, magic, paranormal-romance

Wow.
That's all I can say.
It was just so amazing, I loved this one so much! I loved the first one for the mystery behind Rayne, but now, all the action, romance and the actual storyline, I just loved this one so much, that I read it all in a matter of 5 hours. AMAZING. I can't wait for the third in the serious, "Ambrosia Shore"*Squeal*
I don't think I can wait till 2013
I don't think I can handle the anticipation and giddiness building in me..!

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Jun 22, 2012 Jenn rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! Had a couple of sleepless nights to finish reading. I loved how the relationship evolved more between Saddie and Rayne, the explanation more of Rayne's world, just the story in general. Now I have to wait anxiously until the 3rd book next year. Can't wait to find out what happens.

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Jun 11, 2012 elisha marked it as to-read

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Not a review - keeping up with publishing so I can know when to finish the series

Deep Blue Secret - read
Rogue Wave - out 6/1/12
next book name not released

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Jul 13, 2012 Oceana Fern {Assorted Insanity} marked it as non-merci

So, I heartily disliked the first book, but I just had to say...

Hot damn, that is a gorgeous cover.

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Jul 28, 2012 Tanya rated it 5 of 5 stars

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One of the best sequels I've read in a while. I loved it.

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Sep 11, 2012 Karyn rated it 5 of 5 stars

I liked this story plot a lot, however the end was disappointing.

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May 22, 2013 Melisa rated it 4 of 5 stars

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