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3rd out of 13 books
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Obsidian (Mystic Stones Series #1)
by
Kayla Curry (Goodreads Author)
Ava Tanner finds herself in a world without satellite technology in a time of GPS, Smart phones, and Tablets. When she discovers that a corporation headed by vampires with sinister motives is to blame, her world is turned upside-down. After a narrow escape, she learns a mystical secret about herself that could aide her in her fight against the vampires. Unfortunately, the...more
Paperback, 278 pages
Published
2012
by Martin Sisters Publishing
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Ava has the worst taste in men. She hasn't been on a date in years, but Tom, the charming business mogul she knows from work, chips away at her defenses. It turns out that Tom is taking over not only Ava's company, but the world: he's a vampire, and he's dying to have Ava join him.
Sensibly, Ava goes on the run: Tom's not the sparkly kind of vampire, and it's obvious that despite their emotional attachment, he's predatory and dangerous. The vampires have zapped all satellite communication as part...more
Sensibly, Ava goes on the run: Tom's not the sparkly kind of vampire, and it's obvious that despite their emotional attachment, he's predatory and dangerous. The vampires have zapped all satellite communication as part...more
In the not too distant future, Ava, who has led a fairly normal life, has her world turned upside down and inside out. She meets her challenges with good will and humor, remaining likable throughout. She falls in love quite easily, as all girls do, yet there is enough strength of character to see her through the tough times.
Tom is a complex character and I couldn't decide whether I liked him or hated him, same with Jesse, though he does come with an abundance of testosterone. *grin*
Obsidian is m...more
Tom is a complex character and I couldn't decide whether I liked him or hated him, same with Jesse, though he does come with an abundance of testosterone. *grin*
Obsidian is m...more
If you're looking for something different, Obsidian is definitely the book for you. The idea behind this book is unique from any other book I've read. There are so many fun and interesting characters introduced. Ava is lively and easy to like. Up until the point where we are introduced to her, she has lived a pretty ordinary life. She carries that view of herself through the story, which makes her feelings and emotions throughout the story more realistic. Tom is pretty complex. At any given poin...more
I gobbled up Obsidian! I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing this novel before most, and I have to say it was REALLY good! The author has great character voice throughout the story, and amazing descriptions to capture the overall view through the character's eyes.
The love interest between Ava and Tom...mesmerizing! Then Jesse was introduced...I'll leave that open ended! I certainly don't want to give too much away.
I love the premise of this novel, and can't wait for her to continue the s...more
The love interest between Ava and Tom...mesmerizing! Then Jesse was introduced...I'll leave that open ended! I certainly don't want to give too much away.
I love the premise of this novel, and can't wait for her to continue the s...more
In “Obsidian,” the first installment of Kayla Curry’s Mystic Stones Series, readers are introduced to a future world that doesn’t look and feel all that different from the present. And just as this familiarity lulls the reader into a false sense of security, Curry unleashes of a series of plot twists and surprises that continue until the end of the novel.
Ava, the main character, has her world turned upside down on so many occasions that it’s a wonder she remains upright. And while I thought she...more
Ava, the main character, has her world turned upside down on so many occasions that it’s a wonder she remains upright. And while I thought she...more
You can say what you like about Kayla Curry's new novel, Obsidian, but you won't be bored reading it. Pure action is never further than a page or two. Protagonist, Ava, is about to go on the ride of her life. This fast paced plot has Ava, a seemingly normal young woman, brought into the world of the paranormal. Enlisting the aid of several friends, in their own right different than what they first appear to be, she battles the enemies of the human race.
Curry does an excellent job in interweaving...more
Curry does an excellent job in interweaving...more
I won this book in a big contest, and I really wasn’t sure what to expect. I wasn’t familiar with Curry or the book. But the back cover blurb had my attention. The idea of vampires in a time of complete technological collapse seemed new and unique to me.
Ava is a human who thinks the biggest issue she now faces is the sudden lack of any real tech. She soon finds that there are bigger problems in the world and she is forced to be a hero even if she doesn’t want to be. Sounds like it will be a fun...more
Ava is a human who thinks the biggest issue she now faces is the sudden lack of any real tech. She soon finds that there are bigger problems in the world and she is forced to be a hero even if she doesn’t want to be. Sounds like it will be a fun...more
This is going to be a really hard review to write. The author is from a small-ish town not too far from me and I REALLY wanted to love this book and tell everyone about it. The first half of the book was fantastic, interesting and very well written. The last half not so much. I enjoyed reading about Ava and I have always liked the vampire twist. I didn't like however that Ava was so wishy washy that by the time we get to the meat of the story I was pretty much done with her. I felt like Tom was...more
I wanted to like this book. I found the premise of vampires using technology to create a gait human herd interesting. Unfortunately, I could not finish the novel. The writing on this was really rough and I feel that the first 100 pages could have been shortened to two chapters or so.
Ms. Curry has a lot of potential but I feel that she can benefit from sending this through a few more drafts.
Ms. Curry has a lot of potential but I feel that she can benefit from sending this through a few more drafts.
Set in Hawaii, this short novel, Obsidian, by Kayla Curry deals with a vampire takeover of the island, when they organize to bring down technology and push Hawaii into chaos!
Ava Tanner, the MC in Obsidian, thinks she finds love, but is fortunate enough to learn her mistake, before she becomes too deeply involved.
The elements in this story are pleasantly surprising, and although somewhat farfetched add to the storyline. Kayla has put together a reasonable vampire story. Although, my thoughts woul...more
Ava Tanner, the MC in Obsidian, thinks she finds love, but is fortunate enough to learn her mistake, before she becomes too deeply involved.
The elements in this story are pleasantly surprising, and although somewhat farfetched add to the storyline. Kayla has put together a reasonable vampire story. Although, my thoughts woul...more
Kayla Curry did a great job of intertwining romance and action in this tale of vampires and paranormal entities. Strong characters and a remarkable use of slang dialect added a great quality to the text that the linguist in me adored. I’d recommend this book to anyone who likes to see a twist on paranormal creatures and vampires done in an intelligent and unique way and also to those who like to see a good, complex romance unfold as well.
I could not turn the pages quick enough! I loved it form start to finish. There isn't too much I cant about Obsidian without posting a bunch of spoilers, and I really don't want to ruin it for anyone.
I am completely excited for the Mystic Stones Series, next installment. This is going to be a wild ride!
I am completely excited for the Mystic Stones Series, next installment. This is going to be a wild ride!
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Kayla Curry lives in North Platte, Nebraska with her husband and two year old son. She is always getting ideas for stories from random thoughts and places, but a lot of inspiration comes from the wide range of people she sees while working front desk at a local hotel.
Writing has been part of her life since the beginning of high school. She was on the school paper for three years until her graduati...more
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