After learning that she is descended from a legendary ghostkeeper, Emma faces terrible forces as she tries to dispel Neos, find her family, and dis...
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Dec 26, 2011
Tasha
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Emma is dealing with a whole lot of issues - some more normal than others. She's in love with a boy she can't be with; she doesn't know where her parents are; her friends blame her for Coby's death ... As well as all of this, she's one of the most powerful ghostkeepers there is and so it's down to her to stop Neos, the wraith-master.
This second book continues pretty much right off from where the first one finished. I liked that there was only a small amount of recapping and that the st More...
This second book continues pretty much right off from where the first one finished. I liked that there was only a small amount of recapping and that the st More...
Aug 25, 2011
Liz
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4.5/5
Betrayal is a brilliant sequel to the Deception, and the Haunting Emma series is fast become one of my favourites! The book begins soon after the end of Deception, with the funeral of Emma’s friend Coby. Coby’s friends Harry and Sara blame Emma for his death, and refuse to speak to her anymore, and Emma becomes a social outcast in school. Worst of all, things with Bennett, the guy Emma would do anything to be with, are not working out – Bennett doesn’t want to lose his ghostkeepin More...
Betrayal is a brilliant sequel to the Deception, and the Haunting Emma series is fast become one of my favourites! The book begins soon after the end of Deception, with the funeral of Emma’s friend Coby. Coby’s friends Harry and Sara blame Emma for his death, and refuse to speak to her anymore, and Emma becomes a social outcast in school. Worst of all, things with Bennett, the guy Emma would do anything to be with, are not working out – Bennett doesn’t want to lose his ghostkeepin More...
Aug 16, 2011
Dark Readers
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Back to the awesome ghost hunting world of the Deception series and Boy what a awesome ride it is.
I couldn't wait to read the next book and as soon as I opened the page I felt like I was home. Home in Emma and Bennett heatrenching love story and the jump out of your seat ghostly action
Two new characters have joined the gang this time around. Lukas the rebellious ladies man ghost keeper who loves pushing emmas buttons I think he is an awesome assest to this novel as there More...
I couldn't wait to read the next book and as soon as I opened the page I felt like I was home. Home in Emma and Bennett heatrenching love story and the jump out of your seat ghostly action
Two new characters have joined the gang this time around. Lukas the rebellious ladies man ghost keeper who loves pushing emmas buttons I think he is an awesome assest to this novel as there More...
Jul 30, 2011
Emily
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Jul 22, 2011
Sara
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Plot: 3 Stars
This novel picked up right where Deception left off, but it could've used a bit more recap considering almost a year passed between each book being released. It felt kinda like when you miss a days worth of notes in class as I was reading the first couple chapters. It felt like I was missing something because I hadn't read the first book since last summer. Usually I can jump right back into a series without much of a problem. But after a couple more chapters, it all started co More...
This novel picked up right where Deception left off, but it could've used a bit more recap considering almost a year passed between each book being released. It felt kinda like when you miss a days worth of notes in class as I was reading the first couple chapters. It felt like I was missing something because I hadn't read the first book since last summer. Usually I can jump right back into a series without much of a problem. But after a couple more chapters, it all started co More...
Jun 11, 2011
Carlene
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Apr 10, 2011
Megan
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Betrayal doesn’t start with a whimper, but with a BANG. It’s action and angst packed, chock full of ghosts and bad guys (or should I says bad ghosts?) The sequel to Deception gives the reader a better understanding of Emma and her strengths and weaknesses. Unlike some YA romances- when Bennett is MIA for a while, Emma doesn’t mope around all the time and go into a sort of stupor (Twilight). She’s sad but she still gets up everyday and realizes she has more to live for than just Bennett. The read
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Mar 27, 2011
Brenda
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Betrayal was a really great second-in-a-series book. It picked up right where Deception left off and was excellent at giving us little reminders of things that happened in Deception. (a necessary evil for those of us who read hundreds of books between a series and have trouble remembering..) This story continued with a kick butt heroine who doesn't just sit around feeling sorry for herself. Enter the Siren. She tries her hardest to make Emma feel weak, unloved and abandoned. I loved the idea o
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Mar 04, 2011
Brob
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I was really excited for the continuation of Emma’s story. The plot was still amazing in this book as Nichols has brought a whole new concept to the paranormal genre. I love the world that she has created with the different types of ghostkeepers. The reason Emma is so impressive is that she has all the powers that everyone else has independently and then some. In the second book her powers continue to grow exponentially and she proves what a loyal and protective person she is.
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Aug 26, 2011
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Firstly, I wanna say a big thank you to Bloomsbury for sending me a review copy of this book. I received this along with the first book in the series Deception and as soon as I finished Deception I couldn't wait to start this one.
I really liked this book more than the first one, there's a lot more action than the first one and I loved that.
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Firstly, I wanna say a big thank you to Bloomsbury for sending me a review copy of this book. I received this along with the first book in the series Deception and as soon as I finished Deception I couldn't wait to start this one.
I really liked this book more than the first one, there's a lot more action than the first one and I loved that.
Betrayal starts right where Deception finished. Emma is the most pow More...
Aug 19, 2011
Natframpton
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Betrayal was everything I hoped it would be. The series continues right where it left off. Emma has come to terms with being a ghostkeeper and having the lovely Bennet at her side. The story revolves around trying to defeat Neos the wreath master the strongest wreath anyone has ever come across.
Emma and Bennet want to be together but they know it isn't possible whilst Neos is still a threat as Bennet will lose his powers if they are together. It's such a sweet situation and there More...
Jun 05, 2011
Carie
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I didn’t like this one as much as the first book, but it did have lots of suspense, scary action, and some big surprises. I liked the humor, too. I’d probably give it 3.5. I didn’t like the absence of Bennett for the majority of the book or the way Emma was treated (especially at school). Seems like she is always beaten down, deserted, and not much goes her way. I like that she still perseveres and doesn’t wallow in despair, but remains positive and moving forward. I would just like her to
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Feb 27, 2011
All Things Urban Fantasy
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If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? – Emma Vaile! She may be only seventeen, but she’s the most powerful ghostkeeper in generations. She can summon, communicate, and dispell ghosts back to the Beyond. She’s like the Buffy version of a ghostbuster, minus all the punning, though she does have a brooding boyfriend and in BETRAYAL, even gets a Giles-like teacher.
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If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? – Emma Vaile! She may be only seventeen, but she’s the most powerful ghostkeeper in generations. She can summon, communicate, and dispell ghosts back to the Beyond. She’s like the Buffy version of a ghostbuster, minus all the punning, though she does have a brooding boyfriend and in BETRAYAL, even gets a Giles-like teacher.
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Aug 18, 2011
Donna {Book Passion for Life}
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This series just gets better and better!
Betrayal picks up where Deception left off and Emma is mourning the loss of her two friend’s deaths. The only good thing she sees in her life is Bennett, even though they know they can’t really be together until they defeat Neos, they still try to get a few nice moments together. Well, that is until Emma goes to The Knell for the first time and is attacked by wraiths. After the attacks, Emma and Bennett seek comfort in one other and this then More...
Betrayal picks up where Deception left off and Emma is mourning the loss of her two friend’s deaths. The only good thing she sees in her life is Bennett, even though they know they can’t really be together until they defeat Neos, they still try to get a few nice moments together. Well, that is until Emma goes to The Knell for the first time and is attacked by wraiths. After the attacks, Emma and Bennett seek comfort in one other and this then More...
Aug 16, 2011
Kirsty (overflowing library)
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Betrayal is the second book in the hauting Emma series, picking up from where book 1 ends.
I enjoyed this book more than book one because it didn't need all the introductions that book one demanded meaning there was more time from all the action to take place which was good. It meant the book as a whole was more fast paced and therefore more engaging as you got to know even more about the world Emma now lives in and the ways in which are abilities could be used.
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I enjoyed this book more than book one because it didn't need all the introductions that book one demanded meaning there was more time from all the action to take place which was good. It meant the book as a whole was more fast paced and therefore more engaging as you got to know even more about the world Emma now lives in and the ways in which are abilities could be used.
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Dec 30, 2011
Khawla
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Another great book loving the ghost world more and more lots of interesting stuff happens you get sucked in the moment you start reading you just cant help it.
Emma is much more powerful and there is still much more to learn and powers to discover, Bennett is turning into an addict in order to gain more power so he can revenge the death of his sister but i think he;s loosing himself on the way so I hope he gets help soon I hate to see him gone evil. We'll see what happens with her in More...
Emma is much more powerful and there is still much more to learn and powers to discover, Bennett is turning into an addict in order to gain more power so he can revenge the death of his sister but i think he;s loosing himself on the way so I hope he gets help soon I hate to see him gone evil. We'll see what happens with her in More...
Sep 13, 2011
Book Angel Emma
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Thank goodness I only have to wait until December for the next book :D
Please remember this is the second book in the series and therefore the review may contain small spoilers for the first book.
You already know I am utterly biased about this series because I really can place myself in the position of the main character, plus her narrative voice is so realistic. Although it is really necessary to read the series in order to understand the intricacies of the plot and interac More...
Please remember this is the second book in the series and therefore the review may contain small spoilers for the first book.
You already know I am utterly biased about this series because I really can place myself in the position of the main character, plus her narrative voice is so realistic. Although it is really necessary to read the series in order to understand the intricacies of the plot and interac More...
Aug 21, 2011
Emma
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Betrayal is the second book in the Haunting Emma series by Lee Nichols
Betrayal starts up right where we left Emma in the first book Deception and she is still coming to terms with the loss of two of her close friends. She is confused about her and Bennett's relationship, they both want to be together but can't as they are both ghostkeepers and Bennett will lose his powers. So until they find a way to defeat Neo's they both have to keep their distance and their feelings under control.
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Betrayal starts up right where we left Emma in the first book Deception and she is still coming to terms with the loss of two of her close friends. She is confused about her and Bennett's relationship, they both want to be together but can't as they are both ghostkeepers and Bennett will lose his powers. So until they find a way to defeat Neo's they both have to keep their distance and their feelings under control.
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Oct 08, 2011
Kailia
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As soon as I finished Deception, the first book in this series, I just had to read the next book. I really wanted to know more about Emma, Neos, Bennett and all the other ghosts. Though I felt that this book was somewhat reparative from the first book, I enjoyed it none the less.
After the ending in Deception, Betrayal was going to have some surprises and answers. The plot thickens when new characters come into the picture, Neos gets stronger and Bennett leave More...
As soon as I finished Deception, the first book in this series, I just had to read the next book. I really wanted to know more about Emma, Neos, Bennett and all the other ghosts. Though I felt that this book was somewhat reparative from the first book, I enjoyed it none the less.
After the ending in Deception, Betrayal was going to have some surprises and answers. The plot thickens when new characters come into the picture, Neos gets stronger and Bennett leave More...
Dec 31, 2011
Lisa
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My favourite thing about this series is how the Lee Nichols always manages to weave light-hearted humour in amongst the tense action and suspense. No longer is Emma having fun discovering her powers, but forced to train like a warrior in order to defeat Neos before he overthrows the Knell. As she visits the Knell HQ with Bennett, the two find themselves under a surprise attack and realise everything they've ever believed was false. Not More...
My favourite thing about this series is how the Lee Nichols always manages to weave light-hearted humour in amongst the tense action and suspense. No longer is Emma having fun discovering her powers, but forced to train like a warrior in order to defeat Neos before he overthrows the Knell. As she visits the Knell HQ with Bennett, the two find themselves under a surprise attack and realise everything they've ever believed was false. Not More...
Dec 17, 2011
Catarina
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I read this book in 4 hours. It was an easy read with a lot of suspense. I got to the end and was surprised when i saw who was the traitor. OMG. Emma is great and i felt that she did grow up in this book and her personality was more exciting. Bennett really disappointed me trough this story; bhla blha can't be in a relationship with you; blah blah but now i changed my mind let´s get married... Seriously? Decide yourself because you're an Idiot.
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I was glad when Sara and Harry finally spoke t More...
Mar 20, 2011
Stefanie
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This is a fun, fast read. I am learning about the difference between great YA fiction and just fun stories. My favorite YA books - Hunger Games, Matched, Delirium - tell stories of young girls figuring out who they are and usually involve some kind of romance. This series does too. The difference, though, is that the really good ones also hold up a mirror to our culture and offer some kind of social commentary, whether it's about our taste for violence, the slippery slope of reality television o
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Sep 04, 2011
Lyndsey
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I loved, loved, loved the first book in this series, Deception, and as soon as this book came through my door I started reading until I was at the very end.
Due to Emma now knowing what she is and what she can do, there was a lot more action in this book compared to Deception. The fight is on to finally get rid of Neos and Emma and her new gang of ghostkeepers are on the case of figuring everything out. The other ghostkeepers are much more experienced than Emma though so when things be More...
Due to Emma now knowing what she is and what she can do, there was a lot more action in this book compared to Deception. The fight is on to finally get rid of Neos and Emma and her new gang of ghostkeepers are on the case of figuring everything out. The other ghostkeepers are much more experienced than Emma though so when things be More...
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Mar 30, 2011
Kat
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This wasn’t as good as the first in the series. However, there was a little more looking into things and we find some more background into how unique Emma is and not just Emma but her family as well. Betrayal had me going there. There was a line in the novel that said something similar to, Betrayal is a hard thing to bear, and who the person was talking about I was thought no way but then, when I started thinking about it, it was plausible.
We are also introduced to the Knell, let me ju More...
We are also introduced to the Knell, let me ju More...
Apr 22, 2011
Aimee
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After finishing the second book in this trilogy, I'm really excited to get my hands on the third. Too bad I have to wait. *Grumble*
The story really starts to pick up in the second book and it's a fast pace ride all the way to the end. I liked the tension with Emma and Bennett, I think this will be very interesting to see how it plays out in the next installment. I also thought the siren was a great addition. Things aren't going to be easy for Emma.
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The story really starts to pick up in the second book and it's a fast pace ride all the way to the end. I liked the tension with Emma and Bennett, I think this will be very interesting to see how it plays out in the next installment. I also thought the siren was a great addition. Things aren't going to be easy for Emma.
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Apr 01, 2011
Stacy
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I was REALLY surprised by this series. I won book one DECEPTION from Goodreads and immediately contacted Lee to see if she was looking for reviewers for book 2 because I was just blown away with how much I truly enjoyed reading DECEPTION. Ive read plenty of ghost story's but the author takes it a step in a different direction and it totally works for me. Full of twists and surprises Emma and her friends kept me happy to read more. More...
I was REALLY surprised by this series. I won book one DECEPTION from Goodreads and immediately contacted Lee to see if she was looking for reviewers for book 2 because I was just blown away with how much I truly enjoyed reading DECEPTION. Ive read plenty of ghost story's but the author takes it a step in a different direction and it totally works for me. Full of twists and surprises Emma and her friends kept me happy to read more. More...
Jul 29, 2011
Netha
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buku ke 2
dibuka dengan pemakaman coby.
kematian coby memutuskan tali persahabatan emma dengan sara & henry.
emma tidak bisa menceritakan pd mereka penyebab sebenarnya kematian coby. semua orang taunya coby bunuh diri akibat ditolak emma. tp tidak ada 1 pun yg tau penyebab kematian coby, well selain para teman2 ghostkeeper emma tentunya.
semua ini gara2 wraith yg mengincar kekuatan emma.
yahhh untung ada si always frenemy, natalie, yg ternyata disaat begini menjadi More...
dibuka dengan pemakaman coby.
kematian coby memutuskan tali persahabatan emma dengan sara & henry.
emma tidak bisa menceritakan pd mereka penyebab sebenarnya kematian coby. semua orang taunya coby bunuh diri akibat ditolak emma. tp tidak ada 1 pun yg tau penyebab kematian coby, well selain para teman2 ghostkeeper emma tentunya.
semua ini gara2 wraith yg mengincar kekuatan emma.
yahhh untung ada si always frenemy, natalie, yg ternyata disaat begini menjadi More...
Aug 06, 2011
Dana
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What to say without spoiling it for everyone..Emma stretched to the limit by the loss of her friend Colby whom she blames herself for his death. The loss of her school friends who also blame her for his death along with their lives spiraling out of control.
Her boyfriend seeminly deserting her; a new guardian and new ghostkeeping friend Lukas along with a betryal no one will expect. A couple of trips to the hospital. Some parents coming back in the picture....and one freakin awesome More...
Her boyfriend seeminly deserting her; a new guardian and new ghostkeeping friend Lukas along with a betryal no one will expect. A couple of trips to the hospital. Some parents coming back in the picture....and one freakin awesome More...
Jun 06, 2011
gina
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I really liked this book, maybe a bit more than the first.But I liked Bennet's character sooo much better in the 1st book. He was cruel, mysterious, and edgy. In this book he's possesive, and I dont know I just wasn't drawn towards him as much as in the last book. Overall though this book was great. I love Emmas character, except for when she froze up, but that wasnt her fault. Those were the parts that made me want to scream at her in frustration. So yea I'm torn between the first and second bo
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Sep 22, 2011
Hannah (Jaedia)
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Warning: There may be spoilers in this review for the first book, Deception.
3.5 stars.
Betrayal picks up where Deception left off after Coby's death. Tension between Emma, and Harry and Sara is high, and Coby, now a ghost, is increasingly worried about them. She needs to find a way to help the friends who hate her and defeat Neos and fast, all the while not knowing exactly who she can trust.
I had a little trouble enjoying Betrayal. I'm not sure if it was purely More...
3.5 stars.
Betrayal picks up where Deception left off after Coby's death. Tension between Emma, and Harry and Sara is high, and Coby, now a ghost, is increasingly worried about them. She needs to find a way to help the friends who hate her and defeat Neos and fast, all the while not knowing exactly who she can trust.
I had a little trouble enjoying Betrayal. I'm not sure if it was purely More...
