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Dark Promise (Between Worlds #1)

by Julia Crane (Goodreads Author), Talia Jager (Goodreads Author)

4.14 of 5 stars 4.14 · rating details · 58 ratings · 32 reviews

Rylie has it all - great friends, dream boy, loving family. But on the eve of her sixteenth birthday, her perfect little world shatters. A stranger claiming to be her real mother appears with a secret: Rylie is a faery whose powers will be unleashed on her birthday. Captured and forced into a new life, Rylie struggles to keep everything she loves and discovers a terrifying...more

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Published July 28th 2012 by Valknut Press, LLC

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Apr 15, 2013 Heather andrews rated it 5 of 5 stars

Some lines in the book were just pure OO-LA-LA's, "My heart raced, and I pressed my body to his as I slid my hands up his chest." See oo-la-la. Adam he is such a sweetheart (might be a little to sweet for me as ya'll know how I like my men) but he's just the sweetest, "You know I don't mind your mom's burnt cooking if it means I can spend more time with you." Adam and Rylie have a great relationship (to me it seems a little to picture perfect but as you get into my review you'll understand why I...more

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Feb 28, 2013 Sandy rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Turmoil, heartache and unexpected romance - all three are immersed into this tale of the Fae.

There was something so incredibly sweet about this tale and Kylie was a very special character. She endured more than most teenagers would face on the event of their sixteenth birthday. There was something really relatable about her. Just her reactions to things. I couldn't help thinking that I would feel exactly the same way. I really loved the characters - all of them. But I think Kallan held my heart...more

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Feb 15, 2013 Tammy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Rylie is a lucky girl. She has wonderful, loving parents. Great friends and the most wonderful boyfriend that any girl could ask for. As her sixteenth birthday approaches, Rylie starts feeling strange, as if she is somehow changing. The night before her birthday, a strange lady comes to visit them and tells an incredible tale of how she is Rylie's birth mother. Rylie is going to turn into a faery on her sixteenth birthday and obtain incredible powers. Azure must keep Rylie safe because some faer...more

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Feb 11, 2013 Tee loves Kyle Jacobson rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Okay so can I say that I absolutely loved this book and I need book two right away. I have a slight confession to make I really do not read books about fairies. I am not sure why I don't like most books but when I try and read them I can't stay focused enough to continue to read them. But this world that Julia and Talia have created drew me in right from the start. I mean the descriptions are so freaking fantastic that I was drawn right from the beginning. Plus there is so much going on for the...more Okay so can I say that I absolutely loved this book and I need book two right away. I have a slight confession to make I really do not read books about fairies. I am not sure why I don't like most books but when I try and read them I can't stay focused enough to continue to read them. But this world that Julia and Talia have created drew me in right from the start. I mean the descriptions are so freaking fantastic that I was drawn right from the beginning. Plus there is so much going on for the main character that there is never ever a dull moment.

Rylie has a normal life with the best parents and her best friend Sierra and a wonderful boyfriend Adam. Rylie couldn't ask for more out of life but before she turns sixteen her world is about to turn upside down. She will find out some shocking news that will effect not only her parents but her friends and her boyfriend. Out of no where a strange women named Azura comes to Rylie and tells her she is faery and that she is her biological mother. At first Rylie is in shock because she has lived a normal life for so long and she can't understand why this woman would come out and say these things to her. Why is she being so cruel? But Rylie and her family hear out Azura secret and what they learn has rocked their worlds to the core.

Rylie realizes on her sixteenth birthday that Azura was telling the truth because she has grown wings and has pointy ears. She also feels something building inside her and she is not sure what it is but she is afraid. Then to make matters worse she is kidnapped by the dark faery Varwick and brought back to his home. She is then told she will marry his son Kallan. When Rylie meets Kallan she is not sure what to make of him but she is afraid because she loves Adam and wants to spend the rest of her life with him. She wants no one else but the more she gets to know Kallan she starts to develop feelings for him. Then Kallan and Rylie find out what his father is up to and the two of them will have to figure out what to do.

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Sep 14, 2012 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Rylie is just about to turn sweet sixteen. She has great friends, an awesome boyfriend, and even likes and gets along with her parents. The night before her birthday a strange woman arrives and tells Rylie that her real name is Oleander and that she is really her baby, and a fairy. She also warns that dark fairies well come after her because of a deal her father tried to make when she was a baby. Rylie's world is rocked by the news and she tries to hold it together as she sprouts rings and point...more Rylie is just about to turn sweet sixteen. She has great friends, an awesome boyfriend, and even likes and gets along with her parents. The night before her birthday a strange woman arrives and tells Rylie that her real name is Oleander and that she is really her baby, and a fairy. She also warns that dark fairies well come after her because of a deal her father tried to make when she was a baby. Rylie's world is rocked by the news and she tries to hold it together as she sprouts rings and pointy ears the morning of her birthday. She manages to glamour herself and play off that she is ok in front of her best friend,Sierra and her boyfriend, Adam. Then the dark fairies to find Rylie and she is whisked away to their world. The dark fairy, Varwick, who claims to own her tells her that she must marry his son or die. Not that his son, Kallan, is an ugly weirdo or anything, but by forming the union, Varwick will be able to control her special fairy abilities and she will never be able to be with Adam, who has been not only her best friend since they were six, but the guy she really wants to spend the rest of her life with. Will Rylie find away to escape Varwick? Will she get back to Adam, or will she fall for Kallan? You'll have to read and find out.

I really enjoyed this book. I have previously read the Keegan Chronicle's written by Julia Crane and this book has a similar writing style. It is a quick read, and I read it in one sitting. Rylie is a likable character and I think it's great that she likes her parents. Most of the time in YA books the protagonist doesn't get a long with or confide in their parents. Adam is an awesome boyfriend. He's very considerate and I like that the characters are in no rush to lose their virginity. I also like Kallan. I think that we see sides of Kallan that he hides from everyone else. I also feel for him, being the child of a a madman who tries to control every detail of his life. I'm still team Adam, though I'm starting to like Kallan more. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book.
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Sep 09, 2012 Naiche rated it 4 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness. Oh my goodness. Excuse me while I attempt to recover from the epic ending of this novel and pine for the next book in the series. I had no idea that this storyline was going to end up being this exciting! It started off a tad bit slow, and I was unsure how I felt about another faery story. But by the end, I literally kept pressing the "next page" button on my Kindle, desperate for more. Dark Promise is full of excitement, suspense, and romance - everything a YA Fantasy should be....more

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Nov 03, 2012 Denice rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I got an e-copy of this book from Ms. Julia Crane for an honest review...

Cover: It’s kinda cute…

Rylie:

Does she have OCD? She always arranges her things in an orderly manner… And then she really had a perfect life, doesn’t she? She has everything a girl could ever wish for… It just sucks that it had to be destroyed on her sixteenth birthday…

The thing I don’t like about her was her stubbornness… Because of this she was captured by the dark fairies… Her real mother even warned her… But she did not...more

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Oct 10, 2012 Michelle rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I loved the summary of Dark Promise but the cover was not my favorite, so I didn't really know what to expect from the book. I really like Julia Crane's writing so I wanted to give it a try. I am so glad that I did! Dark Promise is one of my favorite books of 2012, and my favorite fey book ever! I loved it all. I loved the characters, the plot and the world that Julia and Talia masterfully created.

Rylie has such a perfect little life, with her super sweet boyfriend Adam, and great parents. Then...more

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Aug 07, 2012 Amy (Books, College, and Other Random Things) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Rylie is just a normal teenage girl that’s about to celebrate her sixteenth birthday. She has a great boyfriend, Adam, who is also one of her best friends, and another best girl-friend, Sierra. As her birthday approaches she starts to feel strange and like someone is watching her. She starts to get backaches and headaches.

Before her birthday, she finds out that the person that has been watching her, is her birth mother, Azura, who claims that both of them are fairies. According to Azura, the blu...more

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May 21, 2013 Linda rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really liked this book. I haven't read many books on faeries and thought this was great. Rylie is a 15 year old girl who does not know she is a not human, but rather a faery who will transform on her 16th birthday. Right now she is a lucky girl in that she has loving parents, great friends, and a sweet boyfriend. However, her life will get more complicated when she inherits a future she did not expect and does not want; starting with wings, pointy ears, and a power. And, even amongst faeries s...more

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Feb 12, 2013 Chrissy (The Every Free Chance Reader) rated it 3 of 5 stars

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3.5 stars

Did I enjoy this book: I did enjoy this book. It was a fairly quick read that was fun and kept me interested even if it was a bit predictable. But that didn't bother me. I enjoyed this read and I will read the next book in this series.

Rylie is your typical teenager in high school who is about to turn 16 years old. She loves her parents and her friends, especially her boyfriend, Adam. It was nice to see a teen actually like her parents and respect them in a YA novel. Rylie and her boyfri...more 3.5 stars

Did I enjoy this book: I did enjoy this book. It was a fairly quick read that was fun and kept me interested even if it was a bit predictable. But that didn't bother me. I enjoyed this read and I will read the next book in this series.

Rylie is your typical teenager in high school who is about to turn 16 years old. She loves her parents and her friends, especially her boyfriend, Adam. It was nice to see a teen actually like her parents and respect them in a YA novel. Rylie and her boyfriend have a chaste relationship...which is also a nice change of pace for a YA novel. They care about one another and have a great friendship on top of their romantic relationship.

On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, Rylie finds out she that not only is she not the biological child of the parents who raised her but she is a faery...a powerful faery that is wanted by the Dark Faeries for her power. The story became rather exciting when Rylie is kidnapped the day after her sixteenth birthday. I would have thought her faery mother would have done more to try and save her but I guess she just wasn't that powerful. As she is being held captive by the Dark Faeries, she worries about her parents and her friends at home. She wants to go home and be with them. However, she seems to go along with everything rather easily and without much concern. Maybe she thinks she can get out of the whole situation and the debt that is owed to the Dark Faeries. I think Rylie is also very interested in learning more about being a faery and that world.

The chemistry between Rylie and Kallan, Varwick's son, was palpable. You could sense their attraction for one another despite both of their efforts to deny that attraction. They also acted like your typical teens - it is clear that they like each other but they don't want to admit it to others or themselves. I want to see how their relationship, if their really is one, plays out.

Would I recommend it: I would recommend this book to any YA fantasy/paranormal fan.

Will I read it again: I will not read this book again but I will read the next book in the series. I want to see what happens next.

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Sep 03, 2012 Jamie rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Rylie has it all - great friends, dream boy, loving family. But on the eve of her sixteenth birthday, her perfect little world shatters. A stranger claiming to be her real mother appears with a secret: Rylie is a faery whose powers will be unleashed on her birthday. Captured and forced into a new life, Rylie struggles to keep everything she loves and discovers a terrifying truth: some promises cannot be broken.

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TEAM KALLAN, FTW. Just want to start this review off by sayin...more

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Feb 18, 2013 Kazhy (My Library in the Making) rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: blog-tour

Actual rating: 1.5

(This review was originally posted at My Library in the Making.)

I wish I could say otherwise, but Dark Promise disappointed me despite my lack of expectations (which often saves a book for me).

The main reason why I didn't like this as much as I wanted to was the main character, Rylie. She was spoiled, stubborn, weak, and helpless. I mean, sure, her life was ruined when she learned she wasn't human, but the way she handled it really irritated me. Dare I say, I think human!Bella...more Actual rating: 1.5

(This review was originally posted at My Library in the Making.)

I wish I could say otherwise, but Dark Promise disappointed me despite my lack of expectations (which often saves a book for me).

The main reason why I didn't like this as much as I wanted to was the main character, Rylie. She was spoiled, stubborn, weak, and helpless. I mean, sure, her life was ruined when she learned she wasn't human, but the way she handled it really irritated me. Dare I say, I think human!Bella Swan was even better than Rylie, human or faery. At least Bella didn't annoy me.

Now, as to the helpless part. Rylie was captured by dark faeries because of her "strong" powers - which, I found out, wasn't really that mind-blowingly amazing... - and she only tried to escape once, towards the end of the story. All the while she was thinking "I'm gonna find a way out of here", but I think I misunderstood 'here' as 'away from the dark faeries', when really she just meant 'this suffocating room'. And out of the room she got, yes, but only while her captors took her for walks around their beautiful land, pretty much like a dog on a leash. At one point, she thought that dog part herself, but all she did was whine and act like a kid who was kept away from the candy bar.

So now that I've established my hate dislike for Rylie, it's time I talk about the other things I didn't like about this book. First, the story was slow to take off, but I guess it was nice to see what Rylie's life had been like before she learned of her real identity. Second, the romance with the third side of the love triangle (I'm avoiding a spoiler here) progressed way too fast for me to approve of, but by the end, my heart was already aching for Guy #2. Perhaps it was because his character was more fleshed-out than Adam's, Rylie's human boyfriend.

The neat writing offered some consolation to this book, but, after reading all my rants, it's obvious that I can only recommend this book to those who are immune to annoying main characters and shallow plots. There will be a sequel, but I don't think I'd bother to check that out.

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Nov 16, 2012 Amanda Engelkes rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I think this is first book I've read that focuses solely on fairies. I love fairies and found this book to be enjoyable. It was a quick read as I read it in pretty much one sitting. (the first 10% I read the night before) The author gave us great detail and I had zero trouble imagining the beautiful world she created.

Rylie has it all, a wonderful caring family, a best friend, and a boyfriend that she can't get enough of. Days leading up to her sixteenth birthday she begins to have headaches and...more I think this is first book I've read that focuses solely on fairies. I love fairies and found this book to be enjoyable. It was a quick read as I read it in pretty much one sitting. (the first 10% I read the night before) The author gave us great detail and I had zero trouble imagining the beautiful world she created.

Rylie has it all, a wonderful caring family, a best friend, and a boyfriend that she can't get enough of. Days leading up to her sixteenth birthday she begins to have headaches and sever back pain. Fearing that she is getting sick before her big party she trys to ignore it and hope it will go away. She pushes on and enjoys her life with friends and boyfriend, Adam. Everything comes crashing down when the night before her birthday a knock comes on the door comes and on the other side is....her birth mother.

What?!?! Yeah, I know I would be freaking out if I were Rylie. Everything she has ever known all changes with the words from Azura. As if delivering devastating news only one day before her big party Rylie learns not only was she switched at birth but she is going to transform into her natural faery form over night. Azura wants to stick around and help her daughter but Rylie needs space. Azura delivers more news when she tells them of the dark faeries and the promise her birth dad made to trade her for dark magic access. This part was brushed aside as Rylie's dad is a detective and feels he can keep her safe.

She wakes up the next morning and all the changes have taken place. She can see clearer, her skin is perfect and blemish free, and she now has wings. She makes it through her party, just barely keeping it together so her glamour doesn't disappear.

No surprise when she is alone next she is kidnapped and taken to the dark faerie leader Varwik. His goal is to mate his son, Kallan and Rylie together to stop her from becoming an enemy. She is a special faery and her power will be great. The one thing he didn't figure into his plan, neither Kallan or Rylie has an interest to marry the other.....or do they?

Although kept prisoner Rylie is allowed trips outside to view the beauty of the world. In the process Kallan and her get to know each other and slowly fall for each other. Kallan loves her and will not force her hand. For Rylie the answer is simple, as wonderful as Kallan is starting to be she must get home to Adam.

Striking her own dark promise with Varwik, Rylie finds a way to go home. For how long and at what cost?

Such a wonderful story! I was sucked in this book from the beginning. Rylie was a strong character and even when things looked their bleakest she didn't give up. I admired her determination to get back to her world and her family. I loved Kallan, yes her relationship with Adam was easy and right, but with Kallan there is passion and fire. I didn't expect the ending and I look forward to reading the second book. I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I reccommend you go pick up your copy! (less)

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Sep 15, 2012 Amber rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Dark Promise is a beautifully written story about faeries. I love Riley's determination in Dark Promise, no matter what she's not about to back down. The description was very in depth and I felt like I could picture every detail of the story. I really loved Dark Promise and can't wait for a sequel, I highly recommend this book.

Riley's world has just been turned upside down. Her life isn't perfect but pretty close to it, she has the hot boyfriend, Adam and lives with her parents, her mom the scho...more

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Feb 20, 2013 Lelia Taylor rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Faery stories hold a special appeal for me and, in particular, those that are in the dark faerie world. Better yet, Dark Promise offers a light faery who didn’t even know she was a faery until yesterday (and what teenager would fall for THAT line of claptrap?) and now she’s all alone up against the dark faeries who intend to see that a promise is kept. It’s bad enough to be told your entire existence has been a lie including your name (it turns out Oleander is her birth name) but Rylie doesn’t e...more

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Feb 18, 2013 Jenea Whittington rated it 3 of 5 stars

3.5 heartsIt has been a little while since I have read anything with faeries, but I decided to give this one a try. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. Riley is a young girl who is going to turn 16 soon, and little does she know, her world if going to be turned upside down when the truth about her is revealed.

Riley is a great girl, she is sweet and pretty. She has a boyfriend that she loves and he loves her and wonderful friends. On her 26th birthday her appearance start to change and...more

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Sep 20, 2012 Mlpmom (Book Reviewer) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I am going to admit something that may shock you, I don't always like books about fairies. In fact there are few books and series about them that I can say I really truly have enjoyed. I have no idea why really other than I have found, that there is only so much you can do with them.

So much that you can say about them to make them original and not start wandering off into the ridiculous.

So it is always with a little apprehension that I start one.

Why do I even bother you may ask? Why put myself...more

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Feb 11, 2013 Dragana rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Dark Promise first caught my interest because of the beautiful cover. I don't remember that I read any ya or adult paranormal/fantasy novel where main character was a fairy, so of course I was intrigued. This is book for all Tinkerbell fans out there and all who dreamed to have fairy wings when they were a child.

Rylie is perfectly ordinary teenage girl: bored at school and obsessed with her appearance. The only thing that I found interesting about her is that she suffers from OCD so she has all...more Dark Promise first caught my interest because of the beautiful cover. I don't remember that I read any ya or adult paranormal/fantasy novel where main character was a fairy, so of course I was intrigued. This is book for all Tinkerbell fans out there and all who dreamed to have fairy wings when they were a child.

Rylie is perfectly ordinary teenage girl: bored at school and obsessed with her appearance. The only thing that I found interesting about her is that she suffers from OCD so she has all her things organized by size, type, color, purpose. At her sixteenth birthday Rylie transforms into a fairy. Yes, that means wings, pointy ears and everything.

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The plot of Dark Promise does not have many surprises, you will find all the usual ya tropes here and you have probably read something similar before. First thing that comes to my mind is Iron Fey series - just with less scary teeth and more sparkly wings.

Dark Promise does not describe different creatures and inhabitants of fae-world, we only get to know fairies and their society. In fact, the main focus of the book is how Rylie deals with all transformations that happened to her body and her trouble choosing between two hot guys. What, I did not mention this before? Common, you truly did not expect that there will not be a love triangle in this book? Yes, there is one. And the romance is sizzling-hot. Who will she choose? Her good ex-best-childhood-friend boyfriend boyfriend or gorgeous bad-boy fairy Well, you are probably going to have to wait until the series end to find out. My money is on the fairy hottie because he got more character development, so he's obviously author's favorite.

I recommend this book to fans of: ya paranormal novels about fairies, Iron fey series, intense romance stories and love triangle tension/drama.

Disclaimer: I was given a free eBook by the blog tour host in exchange for a honest review. This text is also posted on my blog Bookworm Dreams in a little bit more styled edition.(less)

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Aug 28, 2012 Heather Adkins rated it 5 of 5 stars

Dark Promise is the second collaboration between Crane & Jager, and it's my favorite of the two. It is the story of Rylie, a faery raised by humans who has no idea what she is. But on her sixteenth birthday, something big happens -- and she's thrust into a world she never knew existed.

I am firmly in the Team Kallan ballpark, as I believe faeries belong with faeries hehehe. He's dark and brooding, a lot like a younger "Angel" from BtVS, and I find that SO much hotter than Adam's boy-next-door...more

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Oct 08, 2012 Ana rated it 3 of 5 stars

Now, I know exactly what you’ve been thinking since seeing Dark Promise‘s cover: Faeries. Spelled with an ‘e’, no less. Haven’t we been through this already? Haven’t we already familiarized ourselves with this supernatural element? Haven’t we already seen all there is to see when it comes to these winged beasts?

To answer your questions: yes. You’re right in every way of the word. Miss Crane and Miss Jager don’t actually have very much to add to the already abundantly overwrought YA faery world....more

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Feb 13, 2013 Helena Ison rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I would describe Dark Promise as a quick, cutesy, light read. The story was easy to follow, sometimes a bit too simple. To be honest it read like a short story, only providing the most important details while leaving you craving for more. The world building in this novel was marvelous. I could easily envision the vast beauty of the fae world, so mystical and breatht...more

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Feb 25, 2013 JennRenee rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I have been wanting to read this book for quite a while, the cover grabbed me, the synopsis interested me, so I grabbed the chance to be on the tour. I love faery books and I really enjoyed this story, this romance, these characters.

Rylie has a great life, great parents, great friends, and an awesome boyfriend she just adores. She is coming up on her 16th birthday and its supposed to be a smash. She really couldn't ask for more. Everything changes for Rylie when a stranger shows up at her door c...more
I have been wanting to read this book for quite a while, the cover grabbed me, the synopsis interested me, so I grabbed the chance to be on the tour. I love faery books and I really enjoyed this story, this romance, these characters.

Rylie has a great life, great parents, great friends, and an awesome boyfriend she just adores. She is coming up on her 16th birthday and its supposed to be a smash. She really couldn't ask for more. Everything changes for Rylie when a stranger shows up at her door claiming to be her birth mother, and a faery one at that. This rocks Rylie's world. She is told by her birth mother, her transistion will be complete on her 16th birthday. She is in real danger, she is special and the dark faeries want her. Of course she doesn't listen and she is kidnapped and held prisoner, being forced to marry a the dark prince, Kallan, who she does not love. Now she must fight stronger and longer than she has ever needed to in order to stay apart of her world, her family, and her friends.

I really enjoyed this book! I loved it from the first page to the last page. It was a very fast paced read and every moment held me captive. I loved the characters, I love the story, I just loved it. It is far most a romance. A romance between two people, polar opposite, determined to hate each other. A love triangle yes... but I didn't seem to mind.

Rylie is a strong character for the most part. At the very beginning I loved her. She seems to be a level headed girl and she loves her life. Once her birth mother entered the picture and she fully transitioned, she was stubborn,whiny, and honestly a bit dumb... don't worry, it didn't last long. Once she is captured she is still a bit whiny but a bit understandable. When she realizes she isn't going anywhere, I really liked her. She starts hanging out with Kallan and their friendship begins and I like her, she is back to the level headed, pretty much happy (except for the part of being held against her will) but no more whiny.

I really like Kallan. He is supposed to be the bad guy, he's on the wrong side of faeryland, but I just fell for him. At first he does play the part of dark, but once he starts to spend time with Rylie and I got to know him more... I just couldn't help it. I adored him. He has a bit of a sweet side, a romantic side, and he doesn't want to be forced into marriage anymore than Rylie does. I really liked the two together.

The setting in the world of faeries is beautiful, the romance is very sweet, the writing style is easy, flows well, the story is exciting, and I want more.

Simple... I need the next book please. If you like faery books or romance books check this one out. I am sure you will like it.
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Oct 13, 2012 Haley ~ YA-Aholic rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I wanted to rip the wings out of my back and cut my ears off. Stupid faery world. My body filled with rage, and I lashed out at the mirror again

Dark Promise was a magnificent read! When it comes to paranormal, hands down fae is my favorite. Sadly though they are lacking in the literary world, I see tons of werewolf, vampire, and mermaid books out there…but fae seems like the paranormal that just isn’t written about as much. So when I heard about Dark Promise I was more than ecstatic, not only wa...more I wanted to rip the wings out of my back and cut my ears off. Stupid faery world. My body filled with rage, and I lashed out at the mirror again

Dark Promise was a magnificent read! When it comes to paranormal, hands down fae is my favorite. Sadly though they are lacking in the literary world, I see tons of werewolf, vampire, and mermaid books out there…but fae seems like the paranormal that just isn’t written about as much. So when I heard about Dark Promise I was more than ecstatic, not only was Dark Promise a fae novel, but one of the authors of Dark Promise was Julia Crane! I am a huge fan of Julia Crane, so seeing a fae novel, that was written by her…yeah, I freaked out. The best part about all of this? Dark Promise was AMAZING!!! I expected it to be good…but it was WAY better than good!

This book may be my new favorite Julia Crane novel, the romance was amazing, the characters were very likable, and the scenery was breathtaking. Those were easily my three favorite things about Dark Promise. My only complaint about Dark Promise is how it ended with an amazing cliff hanger…I LOVE me a good cliff hanger…and this one has left me seriously dying for book two!

The romance was perfect; to warn you though ahead of time there is a love triangle, so if you’re someone that dis-likes love triangles then this may be a novel you’ll want to pass up. But in my opinion the love triangle was very tasteful and done very well. While I do really enjoy this love triangle..I am deff on a side(team?), and that would be Kallan’s side! Kallan is insanely swoon worthy, and while Adam seems like a nice guy…Kallan is the mysterious, caring, arrogant, protective one and is just…so much better than Adam! I can easily say that if this series doesn’t end with Rylie and Kallan…I may freak out and throw a fit. Kallan has easily become one of my new book boyfriends and I CANNOT wait to read more of him in book two and hopefully see him and Rylie’s relationship blossom!

Characters are something that is important in every book I read, without good characters the whole book is ruined. Dark Promise I am glad to say had an amazing group of characters, Rylie is stubborn and stands up for herself no matter who is trying to tell her what to do, Rylie’s parents are both very accepting and kind, Kallan *swoon* do I even need to talk about him? Ha He was perfect! Altogether though I really enjoyed every character. There wasn’t one that I really hated, or was annoyed with. Dark Promise consists of a great group of characters!

Scenery isn’t something that I normally care too much about, but every once and awhile I will come across a book that has such amazing scenery that is so vivid I just have to bring it up! Dark Promise had numerous times where the characters would be somewhere that was just completely magical to imagine. The land of the dark fae is somewhere I would love to see, haunting with its darkness, but beautiful none of the less. The way the forest and everything was described was perfect, imagining everything was very easy when it came to Julia and Talia’s writing in Dark Promise.

Overall I just really loved this book, the romance, characters, and beautiful writing make this book nothing less of amazing. If you’re looking for a new fae read, or a good romance, or maybe just an awesome quick read, then I suggest you pick up Dark Promise!
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Jan 23, 2013 Diane Daniels rated it 3 of 5 stars

This one is very short. It's somewhat predictable. Girl has a great life with a hot boyfriend. Girl finds out she's a faery, gets kidnapped, meets a hot dark-faery-bad-boy, who falls in love with her and vows to make her love him. He helps her escape back to her human adoptive family. The stage is set for book 2. I haven't decided whether to continue to the next book. I'll let you know.

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Dec 27, 2012 Katie rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book although I really could do without another love triangle, but aren't most YA books a triangle? I suppose that is typically the drama of a teenager. I can't wait for the next one in the series, I really got wrapped into this and actually read it in a day. As far as Farie books go, I thought this was a pretty good one :)

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May 15, 2013 Tina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Was given as honest review. This book had me hooked from first page I loved everything in this from characters to the details. I can't wait for more. Just awesome story.

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May 04, 2013 Angiegolo4422 rated it 4 of 5 stars

Interesting story,great characters, Like the different twists. This is not my first book from Julia, I like her writing and I'm desperate to know what happens next... Hope Kallan get his chance to woo her ;)

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Mar 05, 2013 Lisa rated it 2 of 5 stars

The writing was HORRIBLE. Most of the time, it was like reading something written by a child. It didn't flow and and the plot was really jerky. The story was very elementary, but I think it was written for a younger audience. I don't think I would recommend this book to anyone...

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Julia crane is the author of the Coexist: Keegan’s Chronicles. She has a bachelors degree in criminal justice. Julia has believed in magical creatures since the day her grandmother first told her an Irish tale. Growing up her mother greatly encouraged reading and using your imagination. Although she’s spent most of her life on the US east coast, she currently lives in Dubai with her husband and th...more

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