Forsaken (Daughters of the Sea, #1)

Aug 19, 2012 Rya rated it 5 of 5 stars

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

Hannah, orphaned as a baby comes into her own.

This story is absolutely amazing! I couldn't put it down.

The characters are great, very detailed and easy to relate to. The plot is thrilling and heartwarming all at the same time. I found this book to be very well written with the perfect pace of development.

Am looking forward to the next one in the series!

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Sep 23, 2012 Shieka( Doctor's Notes) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Forsaken was non-stop action from beginning to end and I loved every minute of it. This book gave us an in depth look at Nerieds and their story. And I have to say the story was a fantastic one. We start out meeting Stasia who is an adopted orphan that lives in Georgia. She attends a party and blacks out which results in her being sent to a therapist. The therapist suggests she go to a school for others like her. What she finds there changes everything for her.

Stasia soon learns the school is fo...more Forsaken was non-stop action from beginning to end and I loved every minute of it. This book gave us an in depth look at Nerieds and their story. And I have to say the story was a fantastic one. We start out meeting Stasia who is an adopted orphan that lives in Georgia. She attends a party and blacks out which results in her being sent to a therapist. The therapist suggests she go to a school for others like her. What she finds there changes everything for her.

Stasia soon learns the school is for kids that are descendants of Nerieds. They all have different abilities and the school teaches them how to deal with them. Stasia is met by her mentor Kira who shows her around and introduces her to her roommates. The roommates had me hooked from the first meeting. There were such a funny group of girls and bonded so well from the start. Stasia sets out to learn more about herself and this new world. Her schooling and learning more about herself leads her to meeting Finn.

I don't even know where to start with Finn. He was just the perfect mix of amazing. He has that whole bad boy vibe about him and don't even get me started on his looks. I may just have a new book boyfriend because he is just that hot. I loved that Stasia was able to still be herself with Finn and wasn't all boy crazy over him like some heroines are in books. They were just so cute together too and he seemed to make her stronger and make her believe in herself more. As the story goes on Stasia really learns just how powerful she really is.

Overall I loved everything about this story. The world building once Stasia got to the House of Lorelei was just amazing. The descriptions made me really feel like I was envisioning what the island looked like, The author just made it seem so real and so beautiful. The author's writing made me fall in love with characters instantly too. I found myself sitting on the edge of my seats with some of the twists and turns the book took too. Those are the kinds of books I love too when I never know what may happen next. The author has a phenomenal writing style that makes you get into this world and never want to leave. I can't wait for the next book to be out to see how this series progresses and of course to get more Finn in my life.(less)

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Dec 09, 2012 Tohrutohno rated it 4 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

This book was definitely not what I expected, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. It was like Everblue meets The Goddess Test and Half-Blood all rolled into one. I love the world Day created, and the mysteries wrapped around Stasia's history and Finn's identity kept me intrigued.

Why did her parents really leave her as a baby? And why does Finn seem to know so much about her when they’ve only just met?

The pace of the book was rather steady, but there were a few scenes (mainly o...more

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Aug 19, 2012 Kristine rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: daughters-of-the-sea-read, r2r

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This book is about a girl named Hannah who was abandoned as a baby. She grew up as a foster child until she was finally adopted by an upper class family. During her stay with her new family, Hannah experienced strange dreams and blackouts which urged her family to seek new help thinking that it might have been caused by the trauma she experienced as a child. Meeting the new therapist would change Hannah's life forever.

In her new life, Hannah changes h

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Mar 31, 2013 Tonya rated it 5 of 5 stars

Recommended to Tonya by: Mel from Girl Hearts Book Tours

What a truly amazing book – I have loved reading this book. Let’s just say that if I could make time stand still so I could just read and never have to put the book down until it was finished (though I hate that it comes to an end – as all books do). I really got into this book and while reading I really felt transported into the story, like I was right there watching every moment unfold before my eyes. To me an author is only as good as the story’s ability to draw you into it and making you the...more What a truly amazing book – I have loved reading this book. Let’s just say that if I could make time stand still so I could just read and never have to put the book down until it was finished (though I hate that it comes to an end – as all books do). I really got into this book and while reading I really felt transported into the story, like I was right there watching every moment unfold before my eyes. To me an author is only as good as the story’s ability to draw you into it and making you the guest of honor that is there, but not there. Author Kristen Day has done that with Forsaken.

Let’s start with the main character her parents leave her as a baby at a police station in the middle of the night in the middle of a storm. Even though the storm is referring to the weather outside you can tell that it represent the storm within the hearts of the parents that are leaving their beautiful daughter for what one can only assume is a better life.

Flash forward and she is all grown up. Hannah Elizabeth Whitman or that is what the foster system named her. Her newest family comes from money and adopted her as a teenager. Though she has never truly felt like she fit in she does the best she can to make her adoptive mother happy. At a party something happens that for Hannah is normal but very embarrassing for her adoptive mother. So her adoptive mother sends her to a therapist. Not long after Hannah’s world is completely turned upside down.

Hannah’s therapists recommends sending her to a special school for people like her. Only she doesn’t know what that meant “people like her.” Coming to this school is a new start for her, a start where no one knows about her past, her life in foster care, the things she has seen and subject to and so with that fresh start Hannah decides to change her name and becomes Anastasia.

Anastasia is special as are all the rest of the students at this school. At this school she begins to learn where she really came from, she makes great friends and meets a very dark, very handsome guy. And even though they never met until this point she knows him, she has known him most of her life. Finn as she comes to learn has been in many of her dreams throughout her life. And not long after coming to the new school he saves her life. She soon learns what is special about everyone at this school, all of them are children of Gods or Goddesses. There are different types, each having something special about them based on who their parents were.

Anastasia’s friends in this book have such character. Her roommates Willow, Phoebe and Carmen each are so very different from each other but are also like “Stasia” as they end up calling her. Only Anastasia is a bit more special than the rest, and everyone but Anastasia knows this. A great bond grows between the girls from the moment Anastasia arrives and instantly they take to each other. I love Phoebe’s whit, she is funny, spunky and quirky and you can tell she loves to get under Carmen’s skin – but in a good way. Willow she is the motherly type of the group a healer and great in the kitchen. Carmen is the exotic one and has a bit of fire in her, attitude which you see throughout the book and I really loved. I really liked all three of these girls, so well written in the story and so easily likeable. And others are as easily dislikable such as Olivia one of the other girls from across the hall who had serious attitude and what seems like jealousy issues. But they always say never judge a book by its cover – Olivia is a good example of that.

There are moments throughout this book that your breath is completely taken away, you are laughing at Phoebe and her comments, holding your breath waiting to see if Carmen is just going to let her have one. There are moments that you are brought to tears, okay well I was brought to tears. You can feel the pain that ‘Stasia’ and her friends feel. The struggle, the laughter and joy. I could feel the struggle within Finn every time he was with Anastasia and she would ask a question. The author did such a great job writing the emotions into the book that they are right on the tip of the page and as you turn to it, it’s like it grabs hold of you and you feel what they are feeling within those pages.

The story flows from beginning to end, there is no down time, there is no okay let me skip a page or two so I can get to a good part, it’s all good from the very beginning when you are drawn into the parents pain of leaving their daughter to the very end when who and what Anastasia truly is and is truly meant for comes to light. You can close your eyes and hear the music play as Finn and Anastasia are dancing, you can imagine her wonder when she is battling the elements to save something very dear to her. You can feel the pain as she tries to save a friends life and you can feel the tender moments between her and Finn.

This is one book I thoroughly enjoyed reading and now I am going to close this review and head right into the next book of this series “Awaken”. (less)

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Feb 01, 2013 Heather andrews rated it 5 of 5 stars

I really can't say how much I enjoyed this book. I loved Anastasia and Finn. I loved their first encounter and he thoughts on him, "Throughout the rest of the class I was hyper-aware of his every movement, every time he ran his fingers through his hair. Every time he tapped his fingers on the table. Every time he scratched his chin..." Finn he's just so sexy, and not only did he make Anastasia's heart go thump thump he made mine go thump thump as well, "By the way," he breath tickled the skin on...more

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Nov 15, 2012 Splash Of Our Worlds *Yiota* rated it 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

How can you say no to a book with a cover like this? It seems magical and fairytalish and beautiful. So even though i didn't have time, i just said yes.

And lucky me, the story is as captivating and magical as the cover. It takes you in from the very first page, full of twists, romance and even some action. The mystery around Anastasia and the world surround her is just so original and clever that you just can't stay away from it. The easy writing helps a lot, with description that give...more

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Nov 11, 2012 Auggie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya, teen, romance, mythology

I have to give this book a 3.5. I couldn't bring myself to round it up to a full 4, but a 3 just didn't seem appropriate either.

First of all, I will start off by saying that this is definitely a good teen read. I was really pleased with a lot of aspects of it, even if Ms. Day's writing style isn't my favorite. The majority of her characters are well created and she features so many different personalities that I'm able to get the vibe of a believable group of people. However, there are a few c...more

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Oct 28, 2012 Tempest rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: gave-3-5-stars, readandratedindiebooks, in-love

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Can I just say wow? 'Nough said. Ok, well, more can clearly be said, but it's basically all good. I can't even begin to tell you all how much I LOVED this book. I do mean LOVE. I can't remember the last time I thoroughly enjoyed a book this much! It was inspiring, attention getting, and had romance, mythological creatures, adventure, suspense, and paranormal aspects. I loved the main character. She had depth. Yes, here'...more **This review can also be found at http://www.readinginthewindowseat.blo...**

Can I just say wow? 'Nough said. Ok, well, more can clearly be said, but it's basically all good. I can't even begin to tell you all how much I LOVED this book. I do mean LOVE. I can't remember the last time I thoroughly enjoyed a book this much! It was inspiring, attention getting, and had romance, mythological creatures, adventure, suspense, and paranormal aspects. I loved the main character. She had depth. Yes, here's a girl who's being thrust into a life she never knew she had, but the way she reacts to it is totally believable. I was completely glued to my seat the entire time. Anywhere I went I had my iPhone posed out in front of me so I could read as I walked, or sat, or ate...or pretty much did anything. At one point my friends had to steal away my phone! Not only is the main character likable, but her friends are as well. Carmen, Phoebe, and Willow seem awesome. I really wish they were real and could be my besties. They each had their own distinct personality, which helped a lot in the believable category. When you're telling a story about creatures with magical abilities, it's important to have every other aspect seem as plausible to the reader as possible. I completely bought into all of their relationship. And Finn. Again. Wow. I think I'm seriously in love, guys. Really this time. I'm positive. No, really! (I sort of pictured him as Tyler Lockwood from the Vampire Diaries tv show, just, you know, with blue eyes). He was mysterious, yet straight forward, honest yet...not so honest. Seriously, dude. Just tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. He's clearly hiding something and if I were Stasia I'd be pressing a little more to find out what that is exactly. I get that she's got a lot of stuff on her plate, and she's trusting his boundaries and what not, but if I'd lived the same horrible childhood she had...I'm not entirely sure I'd be able to do the same. But what I really liked about their relationship was how quippy they were, and how despite the fact that Finn clearly knew a lot more about her and her abilities, she didn't always immediately turn to him. Stasia still tried to do things on her own, like when she found out about Kira after the dance. She didn't immediately call Finn's cell being like, "I know I just saw you, but you need to come help me!" Nope. Instead she and her friends set off together to do it. The idea to rely on him for it barely even crossed her mind. I like that a lot. She's a strong character. I'd pretty much recommend this book to everyone! If you're into mythology, this is for you. Romance? Totally your kind of story. Adventure? Yup, has that too. Read it. Really, you should. ;)

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Sep 25, 2012 Heidi rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-books-blogged, 2012-favorites, 2012-ya-mg-fantasy-reading-challeng, ya-fantasy, ya-romance

I loved this book! I wasn't sure going in, it sounded a little bit dark when I first read about it, but at the same time I was intrigued. I'm glad I gave it a try. Not only is it well-written, but the characters are interesting with some nice depth to them. Hannah/Anastasia is a great heroine as she tries to come to grips with her past and deal with the shocking revelations of the present. Her roommates at The House of Lorelei are great, I liked them immediately. I especially appreciated how sim...more

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Sep 22, 2012 Jill Swanson rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-and-giveaway, blog-review, young-adult

Captivating and addictive... yes, that is exactly the way to describe this series! I am not a fan of mermaid stories or even those about sirens, so going into this book I was not sure what I was going to feel. I am happy to say that Forsaken was not at all what I was expecting. I was blown away by how much I enjoyed this book. It's premise is so much more than what I first perceived it to be. I was also relieved that mermaids play no part in this book. It is strictly mythology based and the auth...more

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Aug 20, 2012 Ana Cat rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: reading-challenge-2012, r2r

Hannah is an orphan who had experienced a rough life. So living with the with the Whitman Family with good reputation, a step sister who hates her and everyone wants her to be just a good-mannered as possible, it's nothing she could not take. But when her usual nightmares and blackouts have been quite disturbing for her family, her step mother, Dee, has sent her to a new doctor. Upon seeing a "tattoo" Hannah has all her life, her doctor immediately sent her to another doctor. This doctor, has re...more Hannah is an orphan who had experienced a rough life. So living with the with the Whitman Family with good reputation, a step sister who hates her and everyone wants her to be just a good-mannered as possible, it's nothing she could not take. But when her usual nightmares and blackouts have been quite disturbing for her family, her step mother, Dee, has sent her to a new doctor. Upon seeing a "tattoo" Hannah has all her life, her doctor immediately sent her to another doctor. This doctor, has recommended to bring her to the "House of Lorelei" where she believes teens like Hannah belongs.

Entering Lorelei, Hannah, now Anastasia is expecting a weird and scary school. What she found is the coolest school ever and found instant bestfriends with Phoebe, Willow and Carmen (her roommates). What's more, is that the House of Lorelei seems not for weird teens who are experiencing nightmares and blackouts, but for children who are really special with special abilities. The son and daughters of sea gods/goddesses.

Little by little, Anastasia learns her abilities, but still feel different from others, since her abilities, and her trace (her tattoo) are something no one have ever heard or seen before. Then, what's more surprising, is to personally meet the mystery guy who she has been seeing for many years in her dreams and blackouts.

Would she fall for Finn, the mystery guy even she knows a part of him is dangerous or would she trust him? But thre bigger question is, is she ready to have all the answers regarding who she is and accepts that she might be part of a legendary prophecy?

At first, I'm having second thoughts in continuing reading the book. There's this Harry Potter thingy in the first part. What I mean is the child-left-in-a-door-grew-up-with-abilities thing. But as I go on, it started getting interesting and the HP thingy all forgotten. When Hannah came to the House of Lorelei and she became Anastasia, that's where the story goes exponentially interesting! I love how the story line's uniqueness. There's not the issue of "being the new girl" and some bitches ruining her life because she's interested to the leading man and anything. Not so much complicatins. I love Stasia's roommates. They are so cool and fun!

I think there are still a lot of details left unsaid, the book openned a lot of mysteries and very few of them are only revealed. I know this is for the second installment, I understand that and waiting for it. But I feel like this book lacks something. What I'm trying to say is that "Forsaken" is really a very good book, with the story and all... but the story's climax disappointed me a little. The book builds up as every page is turned and I'm feeling the excitement, but when it comes near the end, it somehow became flat. Don't get me wrong, I still love it no matter what.

Also, the "bad guys" were not introduced that much so I did not have the connection there. Except for couple of paragraphs regarding them, I didn't feel them that much. It's just like they suddenly popped out in the end to be the bad guys. But other than that, I love most of the characters. Of course Finn topped my list. He's a living mystery and sssoooo swoon-worthy!!!

Would anyone agree with me that they are thinking the book cover when it came to the healing cave part? :D

So...after reading Forsaken.... Where is the second book????????!!! I really need to have it! Please please please! I have lots of questions and its killing me...and I need to know about Finn! oh my..FINN!!! The ending is not so much of a cliff hanger, but still... the excitement of reading the next one is killing me. I'm feeling it, the second book is going to be more exciting than the first one. All those mysteries unrevealed are not made for nothing!

I would like to thank " Lovers of Paranormal" group for a copy to review.

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Aug 19, 2012 Eren rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Hannah has bounced from foster home to foster home, never quite feeling like she fits in. She has stayed at her most recent foster home for many years now. For as long as she can remember she has had nightmares, all centering around water. While her foster family lives a very lavish lifestyle. During one of these dances, she passes out. While she has "fainted" she has a vision and when she comes to, she starts rambling about what has happened. Her "mom" makes her an appointment with a psychiatr...more

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Aug 17, 2012 Christina M Condy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: book-challenge, review-requested

I received this book for my honest review.

What can I say but OMG! This book starts out with a small piece of history with the baby being left in front of the Police Station by her mother and father. This in itself creates a tug at the heart as both the mother and father cry about leaving their baby behind and it instantly creates a bond with the poor family who are forced to separate. We don't know it at the time but they did this to save their daughter's life.

Flash forward to when the baby is 1...more I received this book for my honest review.

What can I say but OMG! This book starts out with a small piece of history with the baby being left in front of the Police Station by her mother and father. This in itself creates a tug at the heart as both the mother and father cry about leaving their baby behind and it instantly creates a bond with the poor family who are forced to separate. We don't know it at the time but they did this to save their daughter's life.

Flash forward to when the baby is 17 years old. Having lived her entire life in the foster care system and being both mentally and physically abused, she suffers from nightmares. She has been adopted by a family and is now seeing a therapist for her blackouts and nightmares. Which the family think is because of her history. When she goes to a therapist who sends her to a different therapist who then sends her to a new school, at first we think oh wow what's wrong with this picture. What doctor does that after just a few questions. Then we start to see the strange things that are happening.

First of all Hannah can hear music in the water of her bathtub, music with no origin. She see's things when she is blacked out, things that are unanswerable at this time but we do find out later what those things are.

Hannah goes to this new school where she recreates herself. Due to her visions during her blackout, she asks that they call her Anastasia or Stasia for short. This flags her because there is a legend regarding an Anastasia and everyone knows it at the school. Then we find that this school isn't just any old school, we find that EVERY student at this school has special abilities because they are children of the water. They are all children of the Gods/Goddesses. Part Human, part god which gives them these special abilities.

I won't tell you who the mother and father of Anastasia is to not spoil the book but suffice it to say it is what creates quite a bit of the drama in the book.

This book has some heart-stopping action scenes and tear raising scenes. This book makes us catch our breath and laugh and cry and everything in between. I gladly give this book 5 stars and highly recommend it to anyone wanting a fabulous read.

I absolutely love books which bring the gods and goddess's of old into them. And this book has everything that I love, a little bit of romance, a little bit of action, some laughter, some tears, and a mystery that doesn't stop with the ending of the book.

Waiting patiently for the second book in the series now.(less)

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Mar 28, 2013 Bex 'n' Books rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: bex-n-books-ya, bex-s-review

Reviewer: Bex
Rating: 5 out of 5 Fairies

Forsaken is an amazing first installment to a YA fantasy series. From the first chapter, I was hooked. There was not a moment that I wasn't gripped by Kristen Day's highly creative and well-developed paranormal fantasy series. This is a book that I could most definitely gush over.

What is so wonderful about this book? Well, pretty much everything! The characters are engaging. Their emotions pounce off the page, their laugh-out-loud humour contagious and thei...more

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Sep 25, 2012 Between the Bind rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I'd like to begin saying that this book was AMAZING! I read it in 6 hours...with breaks only for food and dog walking. So, yes, I would most definitely recommend this book to any and all of you paranormal lovers out there. I love the way Kristen Day writes - her journey through the land of sea gods and goddesses is one that I cannot wait to continue uncovering in the release of the second installment in the Daught...more **If you'd like to read an excerpt from this book please visit: Between the Bind.**

I'd like to begin saying that this book was AMAZING! I read it in 6 hours...with breaks only for food and dog walking. So, yes, I would most definitely recommend this book to any and all of you paranormal lovers out there. I love the way Kristen Day writes - her journey through the land of sea gods and goddesses is one that I cannot wait to continue uncovering in the release of the second installment in the Daughters of the Sea series, Awaken (Fall 2012).

From the first page, I was immediately captured by Hannah, our heroine, living as the adopted child of a well-to-do family in Georgia. Having never experienced a loving home, Hannah is just going through the motions at 17...waiting to for the opportunity to begin her life again, away from the "charity-case" stereotype that follows her wherever she goes. And with a controlling and dismissive "mother" like Dee, and an extremely jealous and manipulative "sister" like Laura Beth, who can blame her? But life isn't all bad...it could be worse...like it was before.

Within the first few chapters of Forsaken, Hannah finds herself experiencing a black out, being taken to not one but two psychiatrists, and finally, is sent to a boarding school in North Carolina. Even with chaos ensuing, Hannah realizes that this is what she's been hoping for - a way to reinvent herself...even if it is with a bunch of crazy teens that have black outs and weird tattoos.

This is when Hannah decides to change her name to Anastasia, Stasia to her friends, and really begins to understand what and why all of these bizarre happenings are occurring around her. After meeting her guide, Kira, and her amazingly unique and amusing roommates, Pheobe, Willow, and Carmen, Stasia feels like she may finally be home.

Slowly, Stasia begins uncovering her powers, and her attraction, to sexy dark-haired, blue-eyed Finn, all while trying to fit into this brand new ever-changing world. As Stasia comes to understand her place in this world of merfolk and power, she finds that some of the people closest to her are in grave danger...but can she trust herself and others in time to save them?

Forsaken is a passionate and beautiful book, encompassing a lovely heroine, her hilarious and grounded friends, and a seductive and mysterious lover all uncovering a destiny more grand than any of them could've imagined. (less)

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Apr 28, 2013 Danielle Young rated it 5 of 5 stars

Hannah is not your typical Atlanta high society girl, she has nightmares, black outs and is the Whitman's charity case. When Hannah passes out during a high society event, her doctor's decide it is better to send her away to a special boarding school where she can be with teens who are like her. As Hannah adjusts to life at her new school, she discovers that there is more to her than meets the eye as well as those around her, and as she tries to unravel the truth of who she is, she inadvertently...more Hannah is not your typical Atlanta high society girl, she has nightmares, black outs and is the Whitman's charity case. When Hannah passes out during a high society event, her doctor's decide it is better to send her away to a special boarding school where she can be with teens who are like her. As Hannah adjusts to life at her new school, she discovers that there is more to her than meets the eye as well as those around her, and as she tries to unravel the truth of who she is, she inadvertently puts her life in danger.

From the minute that I picked up Fosaken I was in love with Hannah. She was strong willed and refused to conform to the high society that surrounded her, she just wanted people to not think she was a freak. But unfortunately it wasn't in the cards for her, well at least not while she was in Atlanta. But once Hannah, or Anastasia as she is called now that she is at The House of Lorelei, is no longer a freak and finally feels like she is at home.

Once at The House of Lorelei, Forsaken moved fairly quickly as the truth of who Anastasia was began to unravel. I absolutely loved the pacing, as there was never a dull moment. And I absolutely loved the characters and the world that Kristen Day created. I wanted to live in that world. I have read many books that focus on creatures of fantasy, but I haven't read many books that focus on fantasy creatures of the sea, who were not mermaids and this book made me fall in love with them!

Nothing in Kristen Day's world was unnecessary as each character and everything in the world tied directly into the story with nothing being revealed until absolutely necessary. Which left me frustrated at times, as I am impatient and didn't want to wait for the author to reveal the stories secrets. I felt strong ties to all the characters and I thought that they all felt real, and I could envision each and every one of them in a school setting as they hung out in their little cliques. Anastasia's group of friends kept me laughing throughout the book and Finn kept me drooling, questioning and curious as he was so dark and mysterious all the time, and always seemed to know more about Anastasia than she did.

I loved everything about Forsaken and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a fresh look on the world of fantasy, with characters that are real, that come with dark pasts and that make you feel. Forsaken will take you on a crazy adventure through gods and goddesses and will introduce you to a side of the sea that you have never seen!
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Aug 26, 2012 Sven (Mrs. Dean Winchester) rated it 3 of 5 stars

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I saw movement out of the corner of my eye and sat straight up in bed.
“Hello?” I whispered, my voice scratchy. A figure materialized near the window and my chest tightened with fear. He stepped into the light of the candle.
“Hi,” Finn’s grin was laced with mischief as he sat down on the side of the bed. “How’re you feeling?” He shouldn't have been allowed to look that good. He was only wearing shorts and a t-shirt, but the way he moved
and the confident vibe he carried with hi...more Quote From The Book

I saw movement out of the corner of my eye and sat straight up in bed.
“Hello?” I whispered, my voice scratchy. A figure materialized near the window and my chest tightened with fear. He stepped into the light of the candle.
“Hi,” Finn’s grin was laced with mischief as he sat down on the side of the bed. “How’re you feeling?” He shouldn't have been allowed to look that good. He was only wearing shorts and a t-shirt, but the way he moved
and the confident vibe he carried with him made my heart race.
Had he been watching me the whole time I was asleep? What if I snored? Or drooled on my pillow?
“How long have you been here?” I asked him.

Stalker, irresistible guy. Gives off a Twilight vibe doesn't it? I, for some reason didn't like this book as much as I thought I would. The main story line was good, but it was a bit too slow for my interest. I didn't feel a pull to read it. Perhaps it was the writing style. I hate it when books have too many descriptions. It makes me wanna puke.

I feel that the romance in the story could have been a little less emphasized. It stank of Bella-Edward one.

Just few examples of things I found annoying:
1)His bronzed skin felt like silk, but the taught muscles beneath it made me want to touch every part of him. For some reason this made me gargle up.
2)A Texas sized grin spread across her face. It must look like this I suppose.

3)His arm went around my waist and his other cradled the back of my head as he pulled me to him for a much deeper kiss.The eleven Sons
watching on the catwalk and the hundreds of girls waiting below faded from my consciousness as I willingly drowned in him. The dark magical quality of the roses in my arms and the night surrounding us folded around me, embracing and warming my heart. His kisses stopped abruptly as he cupped my chin, forcing me to gaze into his stormy eyes.

I choose to give this book 3 stars because the idea was fresh and unique. It is not a bad book, but it is not my type. I am still looking forward to the next books in this trilogy because I can never leave a series unfinished!(less)

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Apr 13, 2013 Reading is my Time Out rated it 4 of 5 stars

I love how Kristen Day took the paranormal/fantasy genre of gods ad goddesses and turned it into a love story and a story of self discovery!! I was obsessed with this book and could not put it down. Problem is... when I finished I had to instantly begin book 2!!! Thank goodness this series is available now and my patience doesn't have to be very strong! :)

Hannah is an awkward introvert who hasn't found her place in society. She was abandoned as an infant, went through some terrible foster homes,...more I love how Kristen Day took the paranormal/fantasy genre of gods ad goddesses and turned it into a love story and a story of self discovery!! I was obsessed with this book and could not put it down. Problem is... when I finished I had to instantly begin book 2!!! Thank goodness this series is available now and my patience doesn't have to be very strong! :)

Hannah is an awkward introvert who hasn't found her place in society. She was abandoned as an infant, went through some terrible foster homes, and was finally adopted by a family. She never felt like she belonged and always just felt different from everyone around her. Little did Hannah know that she was nothing like them... LITERALLY!!!

Hannah experienced horrible nightmares and dreams that she just couldn't grasp onto what they meant. Being the adopted child of a socialite meant that her odd behavior was unacceptable and her parents soon sought "help" through therapy. When a therapist suggested Hannah be sent to a home for troubled teen"just like her", her mother was eager to ship her off.

Upon arriving at her new home, The House of Lorelei on Bald Head Island, NC, Hannah soon uncovers lots of hidden secrets and discovers a life she never even knew existed! Hannah's schoolmates and herself are not disturbed teens, but actually descendants from gods and goddesses!! There is a legend involving Hannah and she has to decide to believe it or not. She is tossed into the middle of a battle between the Tydes and the Sirens and learns quickly that everyone is not what they seem and she must make alliances with those around her.

What makes this story so intriguing is not only the gods/goddesses aspect, but also the dark, sexy, protective Finn!! Hannah has had dreams of a black haired blue eyed stud muffin for years!! She is shocked to find out that he really does exist and she soon falls head over heels for him. Rumor has it that Finn is cursed and Hannah's new friends are not too keen on encouraging her crush for him. Finn is a living, breathing, walking, talking house of secrets that drives Hannah crazy. I was definitely rooting for Finn and only wish I was 17 again. ;)

I give Forsaken 4 stars on the knock my socks off scale!! I can't wait to dive into book 2 and see where Hannah and Finn's journey lead them!! (less)

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Sep 17, 2012 Franjessca rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorite-books, author-kristen-day, ya, greek-mythology, september-blog-tour, books-read-in-2012

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I received a complimentary copy of "Forsaken: A Daughter of the sea Novel" in an exchange for a honest review for the Blog Tour with YANR.
Every once in awhile I find myself diving into a book that takes me away from the paranormal romance genre or erotica genre. There is just some days I need a break and when I read the description of "Forsaken", I knew it was a book I was going to enjoy reading. These are the kind of books, I would dive into as a pre-teen o...more Review also posted on Book Lovin Mamas

I received a complimentary copy of "Forsaken: A Daughter of the sea Novel" in an exchange for a honest review for the Blog Tour with YANR.
Every once in awhile I find myself diving into a book that takes me away from the paranormal romance genre or erotica genre. There is just some days I need a break and when I read the description of "Forsaken", I knew it was a book I was going to enjoy reading. These are the kind of books, I would dive into as a pre-teen or teen to get away from the drama of homework. (Yes I said drama...because homework was crazy and still is today)
Forsaken is about a girl, Hannah, who was orphaned as a infant and forced to go through several foster families until one family finally adopted her. Hannah has never felt like she belonged into the high society of her adopted family and certain events have started to happen to her lately. Her adopted-mother is making her see several doctors to find out why Hannah is having black outs and acting strange. She even swears that this one guy in her nightmares keeps re-appearing and warning her about certain things. One day though, she is forced to see a doctor that may know what is going on with Hannah. Hannah then is told to go away to a boarding school which she will fit in at more comfortably.
When Hannah is sent to The House of Lorelei, she never fathomed that the guy in her nightmares was actually real and he saves her on the first day at the House of Lorelei. She also never believed that her nightmares were actually coming true.
While Hannah is there, she starts to realize that the House Of Lorelei is very special and so are the people who go there, including her.
Hannah is about to find out what happened to her real parents and what actually is going on with her. With the help of her new friends, and the guy in her nightmares, she will learn the truth of what she is supposed to do from now on. She will also have to survive because in one of her nightmares she knows someone is out to get her.
My thoughts on Forsaken is that it was a very enjoyable read. I had a hard time putting it down.
Well...it did only take me one day to read, that alone should tell you some thing. =)
I have always been a fan of mythology and this book definitely dived into it a bit with several twists. Kristen Day explains what is going on very well and the story of what happened to Hannah and her parents. I love her take on the sea gods and goddesses and the differences of each of the students and where they fell underneath.
This book is full of mystery, love, and action that will make you want more after reading it. Kristen Day's writing is fabulous and I cannot wait to see what happens next with the characters. I mean she did leave me hanging at the end, which was a doozy.
When is the 2nd book coming out?
My favorite scene is when Hannah goes to the dance. (sorry not giving it away) Let's just say, I was really happy for her. =) (I was even pondering what was special with her date, Finn)
I recommend this book to anyone who loves the young adult genre and loves mythology. This is a definite read you will enjoy.
Thanks to YANR for introducing this book and Kristen Day to me. =) (less)

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Aug 29, 2012 Melissa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

I am very greatful to have read this book for free with the read 2 review programin lovers of paranormal book club. i get this book for free to read i just have to write an honest review.

The book was about a girl named hannah who was an orphan. She was found at a police station when she was a baby. She had a bad childhood going from house to house in foster home. she has a mark on her hand, it looks like a birth mark to her. she was adopted at age 13. she didnt really fit in with her family. the...more

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Aug 23, 2012 Heather Goolsby rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone!

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Dec 20, 2012 ReadingToTheStarsAndBack rated it 3 of 5 stars

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I enjoyed this book! At the very beggining I was drawn in and couldn't stop turning the pages! Or clicking the pages, seeing as I read it as an eBook! Very funny...

The main issue that I had with this book is that it's very cliche, kind of predictable and Hannah/ Anastasia was a crier. She and her buddies cried over something so insignificant that I can't even remember what it was.

The general story progressed well, I tho...more

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Oct 18, 2012 Jenna rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: october-theme-challenge, r2r

Received this book as a R2R for an honest review...

I really liked this book from start to finish it had me hooked, I liked the mystery behind Finn and the relationship between Finn and 'Stasia' and between her and her friends, I don't want to say too much in risk of spoiling the other people who haven't read it. I can't wait to get the 2nd book :)
Also I don't know what it is with YA books these days but they always have a girl character who meets a boy and within 5 minutes of meeting him she lov...more

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Aug 25, 2012 Beth Mccraw rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: great-author-challenge

WARNING! May Cause Sleep Deprivation!!

I sit here typing this review with coffee in hand and bags under my eyes from staying up until 3:30 am to finish this book! It is THAT good. When a book keeps me up like that, determined to find out what happens next, its a winner!

I am not going to go into a synopsis of the story, since others have done that already. I have never really wrote a review, but I did receive a copy of this book just for that honest take on it, so I will do my best.

To say that the...more WARNING! May Cause Sleep Deprivation!!

I sit here typing this review with coffee in hand and bags under my eyes from staying up until 3:30 am to finish this book! It is THAT good. When a book keeps me up like that, determined to find out what happens next, its a winner!

I am not going to go into a synopsis of the story, since others have done that already. I have never really wrote a review, but I did receive a copy of this book just for that honest take on it, so I will do my best.

To say that there weren't flaws in the book would not be honest, so I will give the bad and the good as honestly as I can:

My dislikes- Honestly, there were very few. I think what I had the most trouble with was the fact that a few of the characters were not mentioned very often in the story, so when they would pop up again, I would have to go back and look for them in what I have already read to figure out who they were. For example, I had to go back and remember who Natasha was, Priscilla and Isadora. Maybe I just got so caught up with the main characters I tuned all the others out! LOL, anyway, I wanted to know more about them by the end. How did they end up wanting Stasia/Hannah dead? Why was Finn also called a Scion, and what does that mean? There are so many unanswered questions! (That in itself is not a bad thing, just makes me more anxious for the second book)

My likes- The story itself is WONDERFUL! The author did a great job of making a group of characters that you can feel for, and fall in love with. Stasia/Hannah is someone you could know in real life, and someone you want on your side. Her friends/roommates are also friends you need to have in your life. Willow, Carmen and Phoebe are the best thing that happened to Stasia, and they all look out for each other. And FINN! My gosh, why didn't I go to high school with someone like him! I can't wait to see more of that relationship, and discover all that Finn wants Stasia to know about what happened to her and her parents. Why is he called Scion, and what exactly does that mean? ARGH, the waiting on the second book in this story is going to be hard lol!

One really neat thing for me about this book, is that because I also live in North Carolina, I know where the places are in the book that are talked about, so that makes it more real to me, if that makes sense. I can honestly say, without a doubt I am forever going to be a Kristen Day fan. This story is one that not only adults like myself can fall in love with, I wouldn't hesitate in letting my 13 year old daughter read as well. Now, if I can just hold out until the second book ;) (less)

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Feb 11, 2013 Carrie Fort (Book Fairy) marked it as to-read

Shelves: daughters-of-the-sea

I have never read a book that was written about theSea gods and goddesses and WHOA it was awesome! I love hearing of the different histories of the goddesses! Anastasia and Finn are just amazing! Their gifts, passion, and love they have for each other are just fabulous! As with all books about gods there are lies, destinies, back stabbers, crazy women, and OH SUCH FINE MEN!!!
I can not wait to jump into the next one!!

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Aug 29, 2012 Shannon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Awesome Book! Hannah has had a rough life, shuffled from foster home to foster home, and been plagued with terrible nightmares as long as she can remember. They are just nightmares, right? She is eventually sent to a school for "people like her", but what does that mean "people like her"? Forsaken is a well written book with relatable and likable characters a reader can identify with. The reader often feels like they can connect with Hannah as they follow her on her adventure of mystery and disc...more

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Aug 21, 2012 Leanne Jacobson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-to-watch-sequel-for

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

What a wondrous world Kristen Day has created in her first book Forsaken of her series Daughters of the Sea. Having a hard life is nothing new for Hannah. She has been passed from foster family to foster family never really having a place she feels herself.,even after she gets adopted by a family that has everything. Seeing a strange but gorgeous guy in her dreams, which really don’t seem like dreams, to hearing songs...more

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Mar 02, 2013 Eva rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook, fantasy, young-adults, favourite-books-ever, 2013

Forsaken tells the absolutely enchanting story of a young girl with a terrible past and terrifying destiny.
17 year old Hannah, who had been found on the porch of a police station at an age of only about 8 months and gone through many foster homes - not all of them good places - has no sense of belonging to her adoptive family and a thick wall build around her heart, not letting herself to get attached to anyone. Having a lot of extremely vivid nightmares, often circling around a good looking st...more Forsaken tells the absolutely enchanting story of a young girl with a terrible past and terrifying destiny.
17 year old Hannah, who had been found on the porch of a police station at an age of only about 8 months and gone through many foster homes - not all of them good places - has no sense of belonging to her adoptive family and a thick wall build around her heart, not letting herself to get attached to anyone. Having a lot of extremely vivid nightmares, often circling around a good looking stranger with tantalizing blue eyes, and not fitting in to her surroundings has seen a lot of therapists before. But after collapsing at a very elaborate party she went with her adoptive parents and sister and having the most real and terrifying dream she's sent yet to another therapist.
The strange meeting ends with Hannah having to see another therapist and finally being sent to a faraway boarding school for "people like her".
With a strong sense this might well translate to "crazy people" Hannah climbs the plane bringing her to her new school only a few days later and decides she might just as well take her chances and start a new life.
Absolutely stunned by the big campus located on a beautiful island Hannah decides that a new life calls for a new name and during the paperwork is done she simply changes her first name to Anastasia, the name she'd heard in so many of her dreams.
Introduced to her new roommates, a comforting sense of belonging settles on (Ana)Stasia that she had never known before.
On her first weekend on campus Stasia encounters the blue eyed stranger she's seen in so many dreams, as he saves her from drowning in the sea just to vanish as soon as she's save.
As if that wasn't enough to think about she also learns that the school is not for psychos, but exclusively for descendants of seagods and -goddesses: Tydes, Sirens, Tritons and Sons of Daimon.
All there learning to control their special abilities before they turn 18 - the age all descendants reach their full powers.

Trying to come to grips with the knowledge of being a Tyde, fitting in to a new school, making new friends (and enemies) and being confronted with the quite literally man of her dreams, Stasia dives head first into her new life, unaware of the dangers and mysterious destiny that await her.

Kristen Days first book is nothing short of a masterpiece!
Her detailed style immediately lets you see Stasias world right before your inner eye with all of its beauty, but still never once looses the thread leading you to read on and on, never once stopping the excitement building within the reader on every page.

After I started reading I just couldn't put the book down for a whole night straight, only slightly over the middle of the story dawn surprised me and made me take a break, just to start reading again at (a very late) breakfast and unable to put the book down until I had finished it.
I practically devoured it! All of the descriptions are so detailed but never too much, the worldbuilding is just perfect and all of the characters, even the supposedly "evil" ones have a quality of depth to them. No person in this book is just good or bad, but they all seem to have a story that made them who they are, even though the reader doesn't get to know most of them - there is no black and white and a lot of space for some surprising turns.
Only the lovestory between Stasia and Finn seemed to enroll too quickly, but as she had known him from her dreams for years by the day they first met, even that made sense. Plus I have a strong feeling that there is something more to be revealed about that in the sequel, if I had to guess I'd say they are just destined to be together and would - for once - not even find that absurd or cheesy.

I can recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good fantasy novel and strong characters that just won't fit into a chliché (other than being good looking that is ^^.(less)

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Oct 07, 2012 Cristina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-to-review-books, october-girl-talk-mythology, great-author-challenge-girl-talk, secret-santa, favorites

Great start to a Sea Godess series...I actually have a few of these kind of books on my TBR shelf and I'm glad I got the opportunity to start with this one. It has mystery, it has action, it has romance, but most of all it has this wonderful goodness about it that made me smile.

I would write more, but I want to read the next one more-er.

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