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Joe

by H.D. Gordon (Goodreads Author)

4.23 of 5 stars 4.23 · rating details · 77 ratings · 46 reviews

From the author of the Alexa Montgomery Saga, comes a book that will take you into the mind of a genuine psychopath, the lives of six ordinary people, and the world of a very special girl named Joe.

Joe is seemingly an ordinary college student. She works, studies and reads. But in between these activities Joe has a gift that promises to add a dose of color to her life at a...more

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Published June 30th 2012 by H.D. Gordon

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Apr 29, 2013 Rebecca rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Well Wowee.....This had to be a 5* really. I'm a bit dumbfounded right now to be honest. So clever! I was not expecting that.
Brave bold writing, you can't not respect it.

I've just looked at all my updates, hahaha Yes I definitely thought this was different.

Yeah...um...wow, where to begin?!?!?! Okay so. I'll start with a basic plot.
We meet Joe, very likable but in no way a people person, she has a very prominent stutter which makes h...more

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Jul 16, 2012 Nicole rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Adults

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My Review

Gripping, thrilling, suspenseful, and a complete masterpiece.

H.D. Gordon continues to surpass what I expect in her books and Joe is no different. Her writing grows by leaps and bounds with every page turning book she writes.

Joe is a quiet clairvoyant that tugs on your heart strings. She says she is no hero but I strongly disagree. With all the hardships in her life I think most of us would end up in the fetal position. While she is nothing like Gordon's heroine Alexa, from the Alexa Mon...more

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Sep 29, 2012 David Estes rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Joe is not the type of book I would normally read and if it was a movie I would rate it R, for language, some drug use, and adult themes. It took me 2 days to read Joe, which tells you just what type of book it is. Joe was a page turner that was really hard to put down. I must say, I am so impressed by the writing in this book. This book is so incredibly well written I have to give huge props to HD Gordon for really working on her craft and becoming a truly polished writer. The writing was so re...more

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Jul 11, 2012 Alana ~ The Book Pimp rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Wow. Just Wow.

H.D.- you've just bought yourself a life-long fan. I've already read her Alexa Montgomery series, and loved it... but this was oh, so different. Just the cover is so alluring- I honestly wanted to read just upon hearing she wrote it, and seeing the beautiful cover art. And then I started the book... Wow. I can't stop saying that!

"Mondays, as I knew them, had a nasty habit of flinging crap and flipping on fans."

While Joe is the main character, the story is still told from 8 differen...more

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Jul 21, 2012 Tt rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Must. Have. This. Book. Period.

Joe was a really great read! I had difficulty choosing my rating between a 4.5-5 stars because I'm not really into the dark thriller type stories... but I had to sit back and think of a few things..

1.Did I like the story? Yes.

2.Did you like the main character? Yes.

3.Did the story flow? Yes, for 8 different point of views.

4. Did the balance between real and fantasy work? Yes.

5. Were all the characters believable? Yes, especially the Psycho lol.

6. Did the story come...more

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Apr 08, 2013 Karla(Book Addict) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Jul 13, 2012 Alexia Purdy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I won’t rehash the blurb, it tells what you need to know about what this book is about. I was glued to this book, all the way to the very climatic end. I will however say that it is told from eight point of views. This was definitely intriguing and different. Not many books are written this way. You get in the heads of key characters of the book. Knowing of their possible impending doom makes for a gut wrenching read, especially the role of the Decider. Definitely not for the light hearted or th...more

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Jul 11, 2012 Tana rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

H.D. Gordon’s newest book Joe is probably one of the better books I’ve read this year. HD Gordon is one fantastic author I have no idea how she researched this book to tell us readers this amazing thriller. It’s written with eight different POV’s and HD has done a terrific job, it flows well and I never once did I feel like … OMG what’s going on. Fantastic writing HD Gordon.

Joe is a clairvoyant who ends up in a situation where she must stop a disaster from happening; she has to face the Decider...more

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Jul 08, 2012 ⚝ Ŧáẅņá ⚝ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

OMG....THIS WAS EPIC.

The Story
Joe is the type of person that sticks to herself, she has not lived the easiest life and on top of that she can see snippets of the future. Sometimes, she sees a major event. This is the story of one said event, a student at her university is going to shoot up and bomb the school. This book chronicles how she handles this information, it also tells of a bit about the people who are also affected by this event.

Likes and Dislikes
-Okay, so my copy had a couple of error...more

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Aug 06, 2012 Jill rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: dark-fantasy-horror, mystery, supernatural-other

I loved this book. I bought it on sale because I felt loyal to the author since I had received her previous Alexa books for free to review. I wasn't that impressed with them, the stories were good, but they weren't really polished and had issues. (There were a few, editing issues in this book, but not bad enough to distract). Not true here. This book was very well done. First, the story was unique. It was closer to a regular mystery than an urban fantasy or paranormal romance.

Next, I loved the...more

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Jul 05, 2012 Mallory Anne-Marie Forbes rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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A 12-star read!!

An amazing and multi-layered novel, “Joe” was a story I did not want to put aside till I finished it. Sleep was immaterial. Joe and other characters are multi-dimensional, and rendered in unbelievable depth. Even though the story is a thriller/mystery, the reader is kept on the edge of her seat not only because of the high tension level, but also because of the treatment of these characters. The impending event, with its potential for high fatality, is tuned to an almost painful...more

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Dec 31, 2012 Sassafrass rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, challenge-books-2012, un-smut, young-adult

I. HAVE. NO. WORDS...

I simply do not have any words. This book was so amazing! As I sit here at 4am on morning when I have to go to work, I am wide awake and absolutely shocked and awed by what I've just experienced at that the hands of this author.

Just wow. I know I sound like a bumbling idiot, but you have to read it to truly know what I mean. A book that strikes so close to home especially in the most recent tragedy that we've experienced in this county is just really eerie and profound. To g...more

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Jul 07, 2012 Yzabel Ginsberg rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-supernatural, requested-reviews, mystery

(Book read and reviewed for {Read It & Reap 76} in the Shut Up And Read group.)

I had never read anything from this author in the past, but I wanted to review it after noticing a few people writing about it on their blogs, as well as being attracted by the kind of plot it deals with. It turned out to be quite the gripping novel in many aspects, and I found myself drawn to it more and more with each page.

The themes perused in the book are of the kind that tend to hit home. Enjoy life while it...more (Book read and reviewed for {Read It & Reap 76} in the Shut Up And Read group.)

I had never read anything from this author in the past, but I wanted to review it after noticing a few people writing about it on their blogs, as well as being attracted by the kind of plot it deals with. It turned out to be quite the gripping novel in many aspects, and I found myself drawn to it more and more with each page.

The themes perused in the book are of the kind that tend to hit home. Enjoy life while it lasts, because you never know what will happen tomorrow. Don't put back what matters until tomorrow, because tomorrow might just not come. It's when you're about to lose your life that you finally understand its worth. And, of course: if you were able to foresee such a terrible event as presented in "Joe", what would you do? Would you face it, even knowing there's no chance to win? Or would you run away, saving your life at the cost of that of dozens of people? Perhaps such themes will seem overrated or hackneyed to some readers, but to me, they always provide perspective and questioning, and I like that. I like being confronted with such conundrums.

The eight people whose points of view we follow through the story all have questions and/or problems of their own to deal with. The almost-retired teacher with only two months left before she is 'free' from her job at last. The depressed student who's taken a terrible decision. The kid who can't wait to meet his teenage-years sweetheart. The single mother wondering if she should allow herself a new chance at loving, and find a new father for her children. The young man estranged from his family because of one mistake, with a fierce desire to get a new start. The killer—the Decider, with his cold point of view that will send shivers down your spine. And, of course, Joe herself, struggling with her insecurities, her power that may or may not be a curse, the decision she will have to make. All of them I found interesting to follow. All of them I wanted to see survive in the end. (view spoiler)

As a side note, since the "eight POVs" aspect was mentioned by other people, I must say that it didn't bother me. I've read stories with even more POVs than that, and here I think the voices of all those characters were introduced clearly enough each time (if only because their names are mentioned) to make them flow nicely. Also, the way they were used near the end was a clever addition, giving the feeling of cut scenes interweaving into each other. I quite liked that. The only thing I couldn't determine until well into the novel was: why make Joe's point of view the only one in the first person? I couldn't decide if it was justified or not, because I feel the story would have worked just as well had it been in the third person. In the end, though, I chose to view it as a good point. It marks the centre of the whole web, gathers all the threads together, while setting Joe apart, which is also justified if we consider her odd ability that has always made her different.(less)

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Dec 27, 2012 Brooklynn rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: have-on-kindle, bought, mental-health, multiple-pov, read-in-2012, need-tissue-box

The only reason this didn't get 5 stars was because I found a few typos. As far as plot line goes, this book definitely is 5 stars.

I have to be honest, I bought this book because all of the proceeds went to the victims of Sandy Hook, which I thought was very gracious of the author. After reading it, I could see why she would choose this book to donate the proceeds from.

I really like Joe, stuttering and all. Her attitude, her humor, just her in general. She sees 'pictures' of the future, sometime...more

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Jul 06, 2012 Patrycja rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: people who like thrillers

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Being a huge fan of H.D Gordon's Alexa Montgomery series, it was no surprise that I was dying to read a copy of "JOE" the moment I saw it on Goodreads. So imagine my suprised face when I saw it on READ & REAP. And when I got my copy, I started doing my Happy Dance (you really do not want to see it, please save your eyes!)

"They would be heartbroken and crying to their mommies. They would light candles and say
prayers and mutter condolences, like any of them were even intelligent enough to give...more Being a huge fan of H.D Gordon's Alexa Montgomery series, it was no surprise that I was dying to read a copy of "JOE" the moment I saw it on Goodreads. So imagine my suprised face when I saw it on READ & REAP. And when I got my copy, I started doing my Happy Dance (you really do not want to see it, please save your eyes!)

"They would be heartbroken and crying to their mommies. They would light candles and say
prayers and mutter condolences, like any of them were even intelligent enough to give a shit about
another worthless human being. The police chief and reporters would call him a madman, a psychopath,
a murderer. They would analyze the video journals and poetry he left scattered about his apartment.
And they won’t learn a damn thing. Because that’s how fucking stupid they were."

This quote is from Prologue, from second page and this was enough for me to started thinking that I'll love this book. And of course, I fell for "JOE" really hard.

It's so different from Alexa's series! It's not ya. It's so much more. "JOE" is a deliciously creepy, dark, twisted, and complex story fulled with danger, suspense and lot of actions scenes. It will kick you so hard, that you will be thinking about this book, not only one day, or a week, you simply won't stop thinking about it for months!

My only issue with this book was the fact that it has eight (!) point of views (that's why I gave it only four stars), I know that a lot of people say it made "JOE" more interesting, but for me it was overhelming. I really like to meet one character and stick to him or her, you know? I would like to meet Joe much more,becouse she was fantastic, kick ass main heroine and I would kill for more of her.

"First, I should tell you that I am no hero. At some point I feel that you may come to the
conclusion that I am, but this would be a misconception, and though I am not heroic, I am not a liar, either."

I loved her even more than Alexa (I can't freaking belive that I wrote it here!)

"JOE "is an engaging story from the very first page. It'll capture you, and you will fall in a fever reading it. So if you want something different than usual paranormal read, something more complex you should get your hands on work by H.D Gordon.

"But I had come too far. It was too late to turn back now and change my mind. And, if I’m
being honest, I spared no thought for this either. I had the only two thoughts that mattered.
Don’t hesitate. Shoot to kill."

If this not making your hand itch with anticipation to read it, you should visit a doctor. (less)

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Jul 23, 2012 Laurie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Where do heroes come from? Sometimes heroes are just every day men and women who do the right thing, whether they possess courage or not. They do not do it for the glory, but just because it IS the right thing to do. Joe is this type of remarkable unassuming hero.

Joe is more than your average college student. She has the gift of clairvoyance. She will argue as to whether it is a gift or a curse. Though she often claims that she is not a hero, she will take heroic steps to make sure that her ho...more

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Nov 04, 2012 Gabriela rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Joe, a story about a girl with a special ability to forsee certain tragic events that involve people who are directly or indirectly in her life. I was lucky enough to receive this book through the Shut Up and Read R2R program and first and foremost I have to thank the author for the opporunity to read her book. Joe told in multiple POV reads like a script for a movie, the writing seems a little hestitant at times but I think the author is trying to really give into the element of drama. The char...more

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Aug 11, 2012 Patty rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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After finishing this book, all I can think about is if there is going to be sequel! I'm about to Google the universe until I find out. The last chapter of the book certaintly leaves it open to one... and I really want to see more of Joe. OK, so I'm jumping ahead of my review a bit!

I really enjoyed this book. The character development was great. There were multiple prospectives in the book. It's hard to write without spoilers... but I'll just say - I was stressed worrying about all the character...more After finishing this book, all I can think about is if there is going to be sequel! I'm about to Google the universe until I find out. The last chapter of the book certaintly leaves it open to one... and I really want to see more of Joe. OK, so I'm jumping ahead of my review a bit!

I really enjoyed this book. The character development was great. There were multiple prospectives in the book. It's hard to write without spoilers... but I'll just say - I was stressed worrying about all the characters and wondering what was going to happen to them. You hear their stories... you see what they've gone through... you don't want anything to happen to them. I was totally invested in each and every character. I was to the point where I didn't want to know more about the characters because I was so scared of what the outcome would be!

"No one plans on dying, you see. No one should have to."

When the ending happened, I have to say, I shed a few tears... I really felt for all the characters. It happened so fast. It was pretty realistic, cause isn't that how things happen - so suddenly.

"Because that is how it works. Rapid and unexpected. Most of us wouldn't know it, but this is a gift."

I loved Joe! Her character, her thoughts, what she does with her gift, and her imperfections were all very endearing. "Simple Joe" was the most complex character of the bunch.

"One of the greatest mercies in life: not knowing what's going to happen next."

I really liked Michael. He was a perplexing character for me. Partially because he contradicted the typical sterotypes for the "jock" guy. Getting inside his head was interesting. He surprised me most of all with his observations and constraint. But man, did he pull a stupid dumb jock move at one point...!

It was kind of eerie to have the "bad guy" narrate... Getting into his head, hearing his goals, his thoughts... Yikes. There are some people in this world that think like that and do the unthinkable acts and relish in it. It was intriguing and disturbing at the same time.

The build-up and suspense was very creative and really held my attention. I was stressed at one point wondering "What day is it?!"

Great characters, nice build-up, and good suspense. I want more of these characters! Hopefully a sequel is in the works :) (less)

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Aug 16, 2012 Lectus rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Joe’s gift is like that of ‘Isaac Mendez’ in Heroes, who could paint the future. That said, in Joe you are not reading just Joe’s story but that of the Decider, John, Claire, Marion, Eric, Mina, and Michael as well. A lot, right? I knew it would all tie up together and at the end it did, but still…to how many characters are you supposed to get attached in just one book? A killer for me right there.

Another killer: Joe’s constant complain at nauseam that...more

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Aug 01, 2012 Melanie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Jul 22, 2012 Maghon Thomas rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Ok, I will start off with this is a fantastic book. I think I will classify it as a dark fantasy thriller. Yes, Joe has this supernatural power, but a lot of the book is not based on fantasy. So let me ask, if you had the ability to see a terrible event in the future, would you stop it, even if you knew you would most likely die in the process, or would you save yourself and let a whole lot of other people die? Trust me it’s a hard thought, and this is not a happily ever after kinda book. I will...more Ok, I will start off with this is a fantastic book. I think I will classify it as a dark fantasy thriller. Yes, Joe has this supernatural power, but a lot of the book is not based on fantasy. So let me ask, if you had the ability to see a terrible event in the future, would you stop it, even if you knew you would most likely die in the process, or would you save yourself and let a whole lot of other people die? Trust me it’s a hard thought, and this is not a happily ever after kinda book. I will tell you that there is death, and not all are saved. But you should expect this just from the blurb.

I will tell you that this is not a typically styled written book. It’s got multiple point of views. This of the movie crash. There are like 8 different POVs and they all intersect somehow. Now heads up, I’m gunna get slightly spoilerish. Not bad just a little. There are a few classmates, each with depressing type lives, a few classmate not so bad, a teacher, a killer and Joe, as Joe is the only POV in first person. It makes for the most unique type of story I’ve ever read. You see all these people’s life stories as the countdown goes until the shooting. A good 80% of this story is this. That didn’t make it boring, it made it suspenseful. At the literally almost end, the time has finally come and you get to see how everything plays out from each one of this character’s choices.

Joe is a unique character. I felt like I actually knew her in real life and to see how the others perceive her makes it seem more real. And she is so believable. She states in one of the first sentences that she is NOT brave or a hero, or even courageous, she’s just strange. And she’s ok with that. She’s ok with who she is. I love that about her.

And Michael, well think of a hot BUT SMART jock! Oh and he’s nice those don’t usually exist hahaha I love his character and his outlook.

To each of the other characters, in my rule I don’t give away spoilers, I would like to say that I loved you in here. Even if I didn’t like you as a character, I liked having the insight into your brain and thought, and it also makes you think about others in life. For example, the pretty, popular girl is not always as pretty on the inside, and the very young man who went to jail for some bad choices isn’t always the horrible criminal you think. There is one character I’m very sad they died, and 2 characters I’m happy that lived. As for the other 6 characters, you’ll have to read on to find out what happens and who lives and dies and why I’m happy/sad about the end.

I’d like to say that this story wasn’t just a story for me. It was an insightful look at to just what is right and wrong and how you look at life and others is important. Try not to judge so easily. Try to make choices that are right, but maybe not so easy. I know that there weren’t any fireball throwing, spell casting, shape shifting, blood sucking fantasy delights in here, but that didn’t make the story any less heartfelt and completely enjoyable. Yes it’s dark, and sad, and very real, but I still think its a great book. I will recommend it to everyone over 13, as I think even kids should learn of the consequences of their choices. You get another 5 PAWS from me, Ms Gordon! Well done!(less)

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Jul 11, 2012 Tee loves Kyle Jacobson rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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First I have to say that this book was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!!!!!! Man I am a huge fan of H.D. 's Alexa Montgomery Series and when I found out she was writing another book I just had to have it. I want to thank Nicole for allowing me to be a part of this tour and to share in this great story that will touch your heart and stay with you long after you have read it.

Ten years ago school shootings were never heard about. If a kid had a problem they would go out and fight after school but in this day and...more First I have to say that this book was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!!!!!! Man I am a huge fan of H.D. 's Alexa Montgomery Series and when I found out she was writing another book I just had to have it. I want to thank Nicole for allowing me to be a part of this tour and to share in this great story that will touch your heart and stay with you long after you have read it.

Ten years ago school shootings were never heard about. If a kid had a problem they would go out and fight after school but in this day and age where guns and other weapons are accessible kids are going postal and not in a good way. Joe is a story about a girl who can see the future, a clairvoyant or psychic. She is a shy quiet girl who is in college taking classes and minding her own business and trying to help people out who she has had a premonition off. Joe will tell no right off the bat that she is no hero but I beg to differ. She is helping this people who are going to get hurt and to me that is a hero in the purest sense. She will do whatever it takes to uncover who the school shooter is and as he is called in the book the psycho because that is what he is.

I also have to tell you that you may find it strange to read a book from eight peoples point of view but I promise you this book is totally EPIC! What it does is give you glimpses into each persons story and how they feel and what they are going through. H.D. did a great job of not over whelming you with info but allowing each person to tell their story the way they see it.Boy oh boy what they have to endure and face is the craziest thing I have ever read but truth be told no one really knows what people are like on the inside because if we did we would probably die with fright. People are demented and this psycho path is very demented and wants to destroy people's lives and then kill himself.

Joe is a MUST READ and I can't stress it enough! It will tug on your heart and have you at the edge of your seat wanting to read faster to see what is happening and how the ending will play out. After the last page I was like what the heck with my kindle because I wanted more and more and then I sat to write the review and couldn't because I was emotional and did not want to put in any spoilers because this is one of those stories where you have to read it to believe it. So happy Reading!(less)

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Aug 17, 2012 Hmr28 rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was tempted to give this a one but really there was nothing inherently terrible about it (which is what I usually give a 1)In fact, there were some parts that were very readable and engaging. Unfortunately they were very small parts. I had several problems with the book. The primary one was the narrative style and its inconsistencies. We are told that the book is being written by the main character. Yet...there are 8 pov's. That major inconsistency made me grit my teeth through the whole novel...more

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Jul 10, 2012 Christie Rich rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Okay, so I finished this yesterday. I'm still struggling to review Joe by H.D. Gordon for a few reasons, but the main is this is not my normal read.

I go for rainbows and sunshine, which this book had very little of. I'm a huge fan of H.D. Gordon and I still am. Although I did not like much of this book, I felt emotion throughout the whole thing. When I say I didn't like it, what I'm saying is I don't like to know the inner workings of a psycopath. I did not like being in his head. He was one maj...more

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Jul 17, 2012 Leigh rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Joe is not the usual type of book I read, but I heard so much about it that I had to see for myself. It is a thriller written from eight different points of view. The author does a good job of developing each character and weaving them into a compelling story.

Joe has a gift/curse of seeing the future. She never knows when these visions will come to her. This gift, coupled with her stuttering problem, has filled her life with ridicule and rejection. While attending college, she gets one of her vi...more

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Jul 18, 2012 Courtney Mazal rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm having a hard time with this one. I thought that the story idea was a very intriguing one, and liked the suspense aspects. But the way it was written left a me wanting more. I feel like the 5-6 different perspectives were too much. There wasn't an opportunity to really build a relationship with the characters. I found myself skimming through the chapters to get to Joe and Michael's chapters. I really liked the relationship that was starting to form between the two of them, but you don't get...more

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Jul 22, 2012 Jennifer C. rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Joe is a strange girl who struggles with visions of the future.

This story is told from multiple points of view, but it couldn't flow more smoothly. I loved that you got to see what was going on with multiple people that would be involved the day of the shooting. I really loved Mr. Landry.

Joe receives a vision of a shooter standing in the middle of a massacre at the college she attends. This is the only piece of the puzzle she receives though and she needs to figure out when this horror will ha...more

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Oct 18, 2012 Nadia rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I lost sleep over this book - that's how good it was! HD Gordon has such an amazing gift of drawing you into the story that it's hard to not get totally caught up in what's happening to the characters.

I really enjoyed Joe's character - she has gone through so much & has no idea of her own worth which is very enduring. The story line was refreshing & the characters believable. I loved the idea of the point of view shifting between all the characters - you get to know all of them so much...more

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Aug 17, 2012 Cecilia Robert rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

JOE is written is different POVs. In each one we get to know the characters, their backgrounds and what each one of them is looking forward to in the near future. H.D. Gordon weaves this story so well, and how each of these characters are connected to Joe, the main character, the silver-eyed, raven haired girl who has the ability to see things before they happen.

The author also did a great job of getting into the villain's mind, drawing the kind of emotions appropriate for this type of character...more

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Feb 15, 2013 Jennifer rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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H. D. Gordon is the author of The Alexa Montgomery Saga. Blood Warrior, the first book of the Alexa series was her debut novel and has held a spot in the top 100 fantasy bestsellers for over a month. Half Black Soul is the second book in this series and H. D. plans to complete Alexa's tales by the end of 2012. In June of 2012, Joe, a fantasy novel about a young clairvoyant, was released as well. H...more

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Blood Warrior (The Alexa Montgomery Saga, #1)

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The Rise (The Alexa Montgomery Saga, #3)

Redemption (The Alexa Montgomery Saga, #4)

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