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My Soul to Lose (Soul Screamers 0.5)
by
Rachel Vincent (Goodreads Author)
It was supposed to be a fun day, shopping at the mall with her best friend. Then the panic attack started and Kaylee Cavanaugh finds herself screaming, unable to stop. Her secret fears are exposed and it's the worst day of her life.
Until she wakes up in the psychiatric unit.
She tries to convince everyone she's fine--despite the shadows she sees forming around another patie...more
Until she wakes up in the psychiatric unit.
She tries to convince everyone she's fine--despite the shadows she sees forming around another patie...more
ebook, 61 pages
Published
July 1st 2009
by Harlequin Teen
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Really, really good start to a series. Luv it.
Review 11/06/2011
The Plot - It's original, really original. Kaylee has a secret that no one knows. When she is near someone that is going to die she screams. Not just an 'I broke my foot scream' but a really, really 'tear up your throat scream'.
The Characters - This is a short story, so I couldn't know much of them. Nevertheless, it was enough to know that Keilee is a teen with some really dark secret and has to hide or else she'll be in deep shit....more
Review 11/06/2011
The Plot - It's original, really original. Kaylee has a secret that no one knows. When she is near someone that is going to die she screams. Not just an 'I broke my foot scream' but a really, really 'tear up your throat scream'.
The Characters - This is a short story, so I couldn't know much of them. Nevertheless, it was enough to know that Keilee is a teen with some really dark secret and has to hide or else she'll be in deep shit....more
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Another lazy weekend review. I had but a few stolen minutes to read tonight, so instead of only making a couple chapters of headway on a long book, I figured I'd squeeze in a freebie short.
It's been a while since I've read book 1 of this series, so I thought using the prequel as a refresher course might be a good idea. Eh, not really. I thought this was an okay read, but I don't think it was absolutely necessary either.
I'd say skip this and go right to book 1, then come back and read the preque...more
It's been a while since I've read book 1 of this series, so I thought using the prequel as a refresher course might be a good idea. Eh, not really. I thought this was an okay read, but I don't think it was absolutely necessary either.
I'd say skip this and go right to book 1, then come back and read the preque...more
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My Soul to Lose Review on K-Books
After having this series for a long time I finally decided to pick it up and start it. I did read the first book in this series, My Soul to Take, last year but never got around to reading the others so decided to start it again from the prequel.
Kaylee is having a normal day shopping at the Mall with her best friend Emma. But then she feels the dreaded feeling that causes her to scream uncontrollably. Waking up in a mental hospital, Kaylee knows that she is not cr...more
After having this series for a long time I finally decided to pick it up and start it. I did read the first book in this series, My Soul to Take, last year but never got around to reading the others so decided to start it again from the prequel.
Kaylee is having a normal day shopping at the Mall with her best friend Emma. But then she feels the dreaded feeling that causes her to scream uncontrollably. Waking up in a mental hospital, Kaylee knows that she is not cr...more
*You can download/read this novella/novellita(?) free on goodreads*
Ms. Vincent is a first-time author for me, and I'm really glad I got this book. I like the cover a lot too. It's a really short piece - only about 53 pages, and what a 53 pages it was!
I was completely intrigued the entire time I was reading it.
Kaylee knows she can't scream because something bad will happen. The one time she does scream, it's so horrific she ends up in a psychiatric facility. One inmate there seems to know what...more
Ms. Vincent is a first-time author for me, and I'm really glad I got this book. I like the cover a lot too. It's a really short piece - only about 53 pages, and what a 53 pages it was!
I was completely intrigued the entire time I was reading it.
Kaylee knows she can't scream because something bad will happen. The one time she does scream, it's so horrific she ends up in a psychiatric facility. One inmate there seems to know what...more
Nice, short story setting up Rachel Vincent's Soul Screamers series. I enjoyed this story and will definitely be reading the rest of the series. I loved the heroine Kaylee and how she struggled to deal with her ability to sense impending death.
She has a rather wry sense of humor and when her aunt sends her some clothes to the mental health institute, Kaylee puts on the clothes. Later, she notices that the sweatsuit is made of a sparkly material. She comments to herself: "Great. I'm psychotic an...more
She has a rather wry sense of humor and when her aunt sends her some clothes to the mental health institute, Kaylee puts on the clothes. Later, she notices that the sweatsuit is made of a sparkly material. She comments to herself: "Great. I'm psychotic an...more
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Prequel - it was okay for a prequel...
Audio Book Rating: This audio book was narrated by Amanda Ronconi. It took some time to get use to her but having listened to the whole series, I have to say she is just fantastic! Definitely worth the money!!!
Audio Book Rating: This audio book was narrated by Amanda Ronconi. It took some time to get use to her but having listened to the whole series, I have to say she is just fantastic! Definitely worth the money!!!
This was a great short story! It's the prequal to a new series by one of my favorite authors. I'll admit that before I read it I thought that I probably wouldn't be interested. But I found that not only was I pulled in by the story, now I can't wait for the first book to be released. For those interested, you can download a free copy off of Vincent's website. I got a copy of the audiobook for free off of audible.com. This seems to be the start of a great new series!
When I found this on audible I gave it a try. I had read positive reviews about the series and decided to listen this sequel. First of all,if you are like me, probably you will need to listen to it twice. The first time the initial ten minutes were confusing and I couldn't follow the story. Kept listening and began to like it, especially when she is at the hospital and interacting with Lydia. I decided on listening again and now this series is on my radar. The premise of Soul Screamers is intere...more
This was the first book that I read in the Soul Screamers series and it really got me excited to read the rest. I don't think it matters whether or not you begin with the prequel; after all, a few of the books were published before this was even out, I think. But I liked the introduction it gave me to the characters, the relationship I could see between Kaylee and her aunt, uncle, and best friend, Emma. They were all wonderfully portrayed in just a few pages, not quite long enough to be a book o...more
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For a novella, this was fricken amazing. How weird is it that on page 19, i was on the edge of my seat, flipping like a maniac?
I got a copy of this in the Soul Screamers Volume 1, but i have decided to review each one of the books seperately. But after finishing My soul to lose , i was SO excited to get started with the actual first book in the series, its just so damn good. The concept is amazing & a breathe of fresh air to YA.
I really loved Ly...more
For a novella, this was fricken amazing. How weird is it that on page 19, i was on the edge of my seat, flipping like a maniac?
I got a copy of this in the Soul Screamers Volume 1, but i have decided to review each one of the books seperately. But after finishing My soul to lose , i was SO excited to get started with the actual first book in the series, its just so damn good. The concept is amazing & a breathe of fresh air to YA.
I really loved Ly...more
Feb 20, 2012
Angela
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5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
paranormal,
female-pov,
novella,
bean-sidhes,
psych-ward,
cliff-hanger,
humourous,
kickbutt-heroines
My Soul to Lose is an impressive novella beginning to one of my favorite YA series of all time. Incorporating all of Soul Screamers characteristics, except TOD! (which really bummed me out), that make Soul Screamers how awesome it is. I could chant praises to this series all day if I wanted to, but since this is a review, I should probably write about it.
My Soul to Lose starts out with Kaylee and Emma planning out revenge against Kaylee's ex-boyfriend, Tyler (i think......). They are totally pre...more
My Soul to Lose starts out with Kaylee and Emma planning out revenge against Kaylee's ex-boyfriend, Tyler (i think......). They are totally pre...more
Kaylee is just happy, happy to have a bestfriend like Emma who is going to help her plot a little revenge on her ex-boyfriend who left her before homecoming and had the nerve to ask Emma instead of her. But Em is a really good friend so together they have a master plan...
That Kaylee is about to miss when, while shopping, she feels it coming her way, creeping on her lungs, jerking to get free. She is about to scream in the middle of the mall and show the whole world her biggest secret: she is a f...more
That Kaylee is about to miss when, while shopping, she feels it coming her way, creeping on her lungs, jerking to get free. She is about to scream in the middle of the mall and show the whole world her biggest secret: she is a f...more
MICHELLE'S REVIEW:
RATING : 4.5 Annoyed, Angry, Frustrated at Aunt Val Stars!!!!
I felt very frustrated for Kaylee, reading this novella. I really enjoyed this novella as it made me feel more for her character than I probably have since reading the series. To wake up cuffed to a bed in the Mental Health Centre , scared and sore and confused.
Lydia is a little mystery, who is she? I figure not a Banshee. I am glad Kaylee had this girl who obviously understood her and helped her. More than her own f...more
RATING : 4.5 Annoyed, Angry, Frustrated at Aunt Val Stars!!!!
I felt very frustrated for Kaylee, reading this novella. I really enjoyed this novella as it made me feel more for her character than I probably have since reading the series. To wake up cuffed to a bed in the Mental Health Centre , scared and sore and confused.
Lydia is a little mystery, who is she? I figure not a Banshee. I am glad Kaylee had this girl who obviously understood her and helped her. More than her own f...more
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My Soul to Steal
Four stars: A gripping prequel that will leave you screaming for more!
Kaylee and her best friend, Emma, chatter excitedly as they peruse the packed mall. Happily, they shop, making plans for the big homecoming dance. Without warning Kaylee begins to tremble and sweat as panic and fear assault her senses. Deep inside she can feel the scream beginning to swell, building and pushing to break free to pierce the air. Desperate, Kaylee gasps for Emma to help her. Quickly, the two girls...more
Four stars: A gripping prequel that will leave you screaming for more!
Kaylee and her best friend, Emma, chatter excitedly as they peruse the packed mall. Happily, they shop, making plans for the big homecoming dance. Without warning Kaylee begins to tremble and sweat as panic and fear assault her senses. Deep inside she can feel the scream beginning to swell, building and pushing to break free to pierce the air. Desperate, Kaylee gasps for Emma to help her. Quickly, the two girls...more
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"My Soul to Lose" is the prequel novella to Rachel Vincent's "Soul Screamers" series. I haven't read the series to date, but I have to say that it's a wonderful, eerie introduction that piqued my curiosity and interest in the series. The story centers around Kaylee Cavenaugh, a young woman afflicted with an odd series of panic attacks. Unfortunately, after a panic incident in the middle of the mall (and seeing shadows closing in over a boy in a wheelchair), Kaylee ends up in a mental institution...more
Predtým som o tejto knižnej ságe vôbec netušila, ale som rada, že sa mi dostala do rúk. Tento pred-diel, úvod do Kayleenho sveta ma naozaj uchvátil. Som zvedavá ako to bude pokračovať, a čo bude skutočnou príčinou Kayleených záchvatov.
Kaylee je na prvý pohľad obyčajné dievča, ale skutočne iba na prvý. Po tom ako v obchodnom centre si takmer nechtami pretne tepnu na krku, lepšie povedané doškriabe sa, ju odvážajú do psychiatrickej kliniky v domnení, že potrebuje pomoc. Všetci si myslia, že si chc...more
Kaylee je na prvý pohľad obyčajné dievča, ale skutočne iba na prvý. Po tom ako v obchodnom centre si takmer nechtami pretne tepnu na krku, lepšie povedané doškriabe sa, ju odvážajú do psychiatrickej kliniky v domnení, že potrebuje pomoc. Všetci si myslia, že si chc...more
My Soul to Lose is the prequel to Rachel Vincent’s Soul Screamers Series. Kaylee Cavanaugh is a pretty normal teenage girl, hanging at the mall with her best friend Emma, plotting out revenge on her ex-boyfriend Toby who had dumped her and a week later asked her best friend to the homecoming dance! But the fun trip to the mall suddenly, turns into a nightmare, when Kaylee sees a boy in a wheelchair and for some reason she can’t understand, she feels the urge to scream. Ever since she can remembe...more
I have had no end of trouble trying to read this book on my Nook. First, it wouldn't load. Then, on the advice of the customer support guy, I moved it to the "my documents" portion of the Nook's drive. I could read it there, but it wasn't paginated. Also, it completely stalled out at about 2/3 of the way through the book, and the pages would no longer advance.
I finally finished it by downloading it to my Android cell phone. (I didn't read it on my computer because I find the Nook software on the...more
I finally finished it by downloading it to my Android cell phone. (I didn't read it on my computer because I find the Nook software on the...more
This is a free Prequel to The Soul Screamers series. It is available for Free Download at www.barnesandnoble.com you don't need and e-reader to download it:)
I actually read My Soul To Take, the first novel in the series, before this prequel, but since I'm celebraing Rachel's work this week I thought Id review all the Soul Screamers books in order.
This Novella introduces us to Kaylee Cavanaugh. While on a trip to the mall with her best friend Emma she sufffers an extreme panic attack. The sight o...more
I actually read My Soul To Take, the first novel in the series, before this prequel, but since I'm celebraing Rachel's work this week I thought Id review all the Soul Screamers books in order.
This Novella introduces us to Kaylee Cavanaugh. While on a trip to the mall with her best friend Emma she sufffers an extreme panic attack. The sight o...more
Kaylee Cavanaugh is your average teenage with the average problems. Her boyfriend, Toby, dumped her right before Homecoming to ask her best friend Emma to the dance. Now together, they plan their revenge on the unsuspecting Toby. But on a trip to the mall, a panic attack takes Kaylee, one like she's never had before. She wakes up to find herself strapped to a metal bed, scratches on her neck, and she can't remember how she got there.
My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent is a prequel to her Soul Scre...more
My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent is a prequel to her Soul Scre...more
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I'd learned about the Soul Screamer series from someone who had reviewed one of the books on her blog. My Soul to Lose is a very brief (under 80 pages) prequel to the aforementioned three-part series. This short novella sets the stage for the rest of the series, by introducing its main character Kaylee Cavanaugh, a high school student with a unique and terrifying gift.
Much like a teaser trailer for a good horror film, My Soul to Lose doesn't give away much. In fact, it asks many more questions t...more
Much like a teaser trailer for a good horror film, My Soul to Lose doesn't give away much. In fact, it asks many more questions t...more
I have been wanting to read Rachel Vincent's Soul Screamers series since My Soul to Take was first released. However, due various reasons, I have been unable to buy it. Seeing as I had a few hours to spare, and after the high of finishing Prey, the fourth in Rachel's adult Shifters series, I thought I would give the prequel novella to the Soul Screamers series, My Soul to Lose a try.
At this point in Kaylee's life, she doesn't know that she's a bean sidhe. The only way she can explain to herself...more
At this point in Kaylee's life, she doesn't know that she's a bean sidhe. The only way she can explain to herself...more
Normalerweise bin ich nicht unbedingt der größte Fan von Zusatzbänden, aber als ich erfahren habe, dass es auch ein Zusatzband zur "Soul Screamers"-Reihe gibt, musste ich dann doch zuschlagen, denn ich finde Kaylee und ihr Leben sehr interessant. Da dies die Vorgeschichte zu den eigentlichen Romanen ist, lernt man Kaylee in einer Phase kennen, in der sie noch nicht weiß, was mit ihr geschieht und genau das fand ich sehr spannend.
Der Schreibstil ist wieder einmal großartig. Rachel Vincent beschre...more
Der Schreibstil ist wieder einmal großartig. Rachel Vincent beschre...more
Well, this started the series off with a bang. There is no possible way to not continue reading once you get a taste of what Rachel Vincent inevitably has in store for readers in the Soul Screamers Series.
Kaylee is a character that you automatically sympathize with. The scenario is set and you have no choice but to keep reading. This is a really quick read and easy to finish in one sitting. You get to know just a couple of the characters, but that’s enough. The author leaves you with just the ri...more
Kaylee is a character that you automatically sympathize with. The scenario is set and you have no choice but to keep reading. This is a really quick read and easy to finish in one sitting. You get to know just a couple of the characters, but that’s enough. The author leaves you with just the ri...more
This is my very first ebook ive ever read and i have to say its not to bad reading it off a computer now to the important matter . . . THE REVIEW!
Too bad this had to be the last book I read in the series because now it finally makes sense when she mentions the stretcher , hospital and be tied down during the series. This is how the series of soul screamers started, i just happen to have read it backwards.
Kaylee banshee scream is reveled at a mall when shes shopping one day the next thing she kn...more
Too bad this had to be the last book I read in the series because now it finally makes sense when she mentions the stretcher , hospital and be tied down during the series. This is how the series of soul screamers started, i just happen to have read it backwards.
Kaylee banshee scream is reveled at a mall when shes shopping one day the next thing she kn...more
Recently, Barnes & Noble's Free Fridays download offered Reaper by Rachel Vincent, a part of the Soul Screamer series. It looked pretty interesting, so I downloaded it and then decided that I needed to read the series up to Reaper before reading it. So, I started with the novella, My Soul to Lose, which was released as a prequel to the Soul Screamer series.
My Soul to Lose introduces us to Kaylee Cavanaugh, a young girl suffering from unusual panic attacks. They are triggered when someone in...more
My Soul to Lose introduces us to Kaylee Cavanaugh, a young girl suffering from unusual panic attacks. They are triggered when someone in...more
*4.5 stars*
My Soul to Lose has certainly been the most intriguing novella I’ve read so far. Kaylee Cavanaugh is shopping at the mall with her best friend Emma when it begins. That familiar ache in her throat. The claustrophobia sets in, and she begins to feel as if she is being strangled. She doesn’t have much time before the screaming starts and BFF Emma will know that it’s much more than 'panic attacks’ that Kaylee suffers from. Once Kaylee pinpoints what’s causing the attack, the girls are ab...more
My Soul to Lose has certainly been the most intriguing novella I’ve read so far. Kaylee Cavanaugh is shopping at the mall with her best friend Emma when it begins. That familiar ache in her throat. The claustrophobia sets in, and she begins to feel as if she is being strangled. She doesn’t have much time before the screaming starts and BFF Emma will know that it’s much more than 'panic attacks’ that Kaylee suffers from. Once Kaylee pinpoints what’s causing the attack, the girls are ab...more
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So, I stared this challenge because I have seen SO many people [seriously, like almost everyone on goodreads] fall head over heels in love with this series. And now I can finally see why. Since this was such a quick read I thought I would do a mini review mixed. Being as this was only 54 pages or so I wasn't exspecting too much as far as giving me a bit of insight into this new world I was go...more
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So, I stared this challenge because I have seen SO many people [seriously, like almost everyone on goodreads] fall head over heels in love with this series. And now I can finally see why. Since this was such a quick read I thought I would do a mini review mixed. Being as this was only 54 pages or so I wasn't exspecting too much as far as giving me a bit of insight into this new world I was go...more
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“Em didn't truly understand about my panic attacks - no one did. But she'd never pushed me to explain, never tried to ditch me when things got weird, and never once looked at me like I was a freak.”
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“Kaylee do you know why you are here?"
"Yeah. Because the doors are locked.”
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"Yeah. Because the doors are locked.”
