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Spirit Storm (Spirit Guide #2)

by E.J. Stevens (Goodreads Author)

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"Let the spirits guide you, but never let them take you."

Spirits of the Dead are coming...

Yuki is about to face an army of lost souls on Samhain, the night of Halloween, when the spirits of the dead roam free. Yuki will need all the help she can get from her friends, but will Calvin be there for her when she needs him the most?

Paperback, 210 pages

Published January 1st 2011 by Sacred Oaks Press (first published December 13th 2010)

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Dec 30, 2011 Jennifer (Books That Spark) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2011, arc-ebook-read

Spirit Storm is the second instalment in the Spirit Guide book series by E. J. Stevens. This Young Adult Paranormal series follows the adventures of protagonist Yuki and friends as they attempt to cope with a lot of supernatural happenings.

Spirit Storm, alike to it's predecessor She Smells the Dead, is told from the first person perspective of Yuki. Yuki is a strong protagonist whom is both entertaining and believable. She has a gift and it's not necessarily one she loves; she can smell the dead...more Spirit Storm is the second instalment in the Spirit Guide book series by E. J. Stevens. This Young Adult Paranormal series follows the adventures of protagonist Yuki and friends as they attempt to cope with a lot of supernatural happenings.

Spirit Storm, alike to it's predecessor She Smells the Dead, is told from the first person perspective of Yuki. Yuki is a strong protagonist whom is both entertaining and believable. She has a gift and it's not necessarily one she loves; she can smell the dead. She experiences 'smell impressions' of souls who have passed on but need closure in order to go into the light. That's where Yuki comes in; she has to help them find their closure. The 'smell impressions' distract her from everyday life and sometimes even make her feel uncomfortable.

So it's understandable that she feels apprehensive and afraid that Samhain is fast approaching. Samhain is the night when the veil between the worlds is at it's thinnest and thus spirits can cross over to the world and it's Yuki who these souls will come to.

Time is running out for Yuki and her friends to find a solution to help her survive Samhain and it's not only Yuki who has problems to deal with. First of all there's Cal. Cal is the love of Yuki's life and also werewolf. He and fellow werewolf friend Simon have a barbaric werewolf killer to find before the killer finds them. Secondly, there's Yuki's BFF Emma. She's got boy troubles to deal with.

The aspect of this series I love the most is the characters. Stevens has created an interesting, unique bunch of characters. I can imagine these characters to become even stronger as the series progresses. Yuki and Cal's relationship is compelling to read about. In some respects, I feel as though I'm going through their relationship with them. I've said it before but I'll say it again: these two have the potential to be a power couple in literature. This instalment also peeked my interest in Emma and Simon as a couple. It hasn't happened but the chemistry is there and I can only hope!

The plot is fast-paced and full of plenty of action which allows it to be a page-turner. I read Spirit Storm in one sitting as I couldn't bare to put it down. I definitely recommend this book and the series as a whole for fans of the paranormal genre. After completion, I developed the feeling of loss I get when I want to read the next instalment right away. It comes out in Fall 2011 - I can't wait! A thoroughly enjoyable read from my new favourite Author, E. J. Stevens.(less)

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Feb 23, 2011 Gigi777 rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal-romance-ghosts-werewol

In the world of the paranormal, the imagination reigns supreme. Populated by mysterious supernatural beings, and mortals possessing extraordinary powers, Spirit Storm by E.J. Stevens, is an enchanting tale that transports the reader to an intriguing realm of spirits, werewolves and murder. This is the second installment of her fascinating Spirit Guide Series.

Yuki is a High School Senior with a unique psychic awareness. SHE SMELLS THE DEAD. Actually, they come in the form of “smell impressions”...more In the world of the paranormal, the imagination reigns supreme. Populated by mysterious supernatural beings, and mortals possessing extraordinary powers, Spirit Storm by E.J. Stevens, is an enchanting tale that transports the reader to an intriguing realm of spirits, werewolves and murder. This is the second installment of her fascinating Spirit Guide Series.

Yuki is a High School Senior with a unique psychic awareness. SHE SMELLS THE DEAD. Actually, they come in the form of “smell impressions” according to Calvin Miller, her Alpha male soul mate. Both Yuki and Calvin have totems who guide them in their lives. Yuki has a special calling, which is to lead lost souls to the light, but she must be careful; there are angry spirits as well. She learns that on Samhain, the night of Halloween, the spirits of the dead roam free. Samhain is nigh upon her, and the veil begins to thin. Yuki and her friend Emma race frantically in search of an ancient amulet. The metal will guard her against the spirit horde. However, there is a slight problem. The amulet is in the possession of a witch. Yuki is in grave danger.

Meanwhile, a young werewolf from Calvin’s pack is discovered heinously murdered. He and his second in command, Simon, begin searching for the madman. Yuki has a brilliant idea of how they might find the killer and begins a research at the school library. She wants to know how to kill a werewolf. Yuki asks the librarian if anyone has been checking out books on the same subject. Suddenly, a person races right past Yuki. The librarian informs her that the racing individual was looking into the same subject matter as well. Did Yuki just cross paths with the werewolf killer?

Yuki must prepare for the bombardment of angry spirits who threaten to steal her mind. Calvin is needed to find the werewolf killer and end the loss of life. Will her soul mate be there for her when she needs him the most? Yuki knows that death is not the worst thing this spirit horde is capable of. The storm is coming. There will be no escaping it.

Ms. Stevens is a writer who chooses a large canvas and fills it to the edges. She exquisitely balances the various plot threads, while maintaining gripping suspense, mystery, humor, romance, and simmering tension. Calvin and Yuki are the primary characters in Spirit Storm, and Ms. Stevens develops them beautifully. The story is told from Yuki’s perspective, and flows smoothly from start to finish. The novel is fast paced and highly entertaining. I enjoyed Yuki and Emma’s vegan inspired rants, Simon teasing Yuki, and Yuki firing back by calling him an “old man”. I adored Yuki and Calvin. Their love and devotion for each other was deep and heart felt. It was very inspiring. I believe the fascinating terrain of this tale is the question of how and why people decide to care as they do.

I highly recommend Spirit Storm to anyone looking to experience a thrilling paranormal ride through intriguing mystery, heart pounding suspense, and the pain and joy of true love. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Stevens has in store in the third book of the Spirit Guide series. The Legend of Witchtrot Road is due to release fall 2011. Be prepared to be enchanted by Spirit Storm. Here is an admirable story of love and wonder.

Review by Gina Lupo
Member of the Paranormal Romance Guild Review Team
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Jun 10, 2011 Jill rated it 5 of 5 stars

E.J.'s done it again! Yuki, Cal, Simon, and Emma are at it again. Lot's of new developments in this story and it made it more and more entertaining. This is a superb edition to the spirit series! The ending went in a direction I never imagined and I cannot wait for the next one. I shall be waiting with baited breath.

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May 16, 2011 Kristen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya, wolves, ghosts, magical, romance

GENRE: YA Paranormal Romance
THEME: Ghost, Werewolves and Magic
RECEIVED: Copy from Author
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/

REVIEW:
The second in the Spirit Guide series, Spirit Storm just stole my heart with the storyline. I enjoyed this one better than She Smells the Dead because the plot in this one was fantastic and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Spirit Storm picks up right where the 1st book left off and starts off with a bang in the beginning, Yuki is about to steal something from...more GENRE: YA Paranormal Romance
THEME: Ghost, Werewolves and Magic
RECEIVED: Copy from Author
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/

REVIEW:
The second in the Spirit Guide series, Spirit Storm just stole my heart with the storyline. I enjoyed this one better than She Smells the Dead because the plot in this one was fantastic and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Spirit Storm picks up right where the 1st book left off and starts off with a bang in the beginning, Yuki is about to steal something from some witches…what? Yep, the spunky little goth girl might be getting herself into some trouble!
*Contains slight Spoilers from Book 1 beyond this point*

Someone is killing innocents and not just the normal kind of innocents; they are members of Calvin’s pack. Yuki and the gang jump into action to solve who is killing the wolves and why, but they have another problem with Halloween coming up the means spirits will follow. Meaning Yuki has to prepare herself for the dead start walking the land.

I loved the gang this time around Emma is forever one of my favorites because her snarky comebacks and bickering with Simon crack me up. Not to mention how much I love Simon, I’m so curious about him now that I know more about his past. I might be wrong but I really felt that in this book Simon and Emma’s tension was heading towards being more the frenemies, a possible romance later in the series?? Ha ha that might just be my wishful thinking.
The relationship with Calvin and Yuki develops wonderfully in this book, adding bits of tension and worry for the adorable couple. I enjoy that they are still learning about their connection to each other and that Stevens is taking her time with letting her characters explore their abilities more and learn from each other. I’m so very interested on how much more powerful Yuki can get or if she will get more powerful.

The plot was really what drew me into this book till the last page, I don’t want to give away too much but I loved the twist and turns that occurred. My emotions changed with each scene from surprise, worry, excitement and laughing. This book just had so much that I loved.

I cant wait to see what’s next for this group and what challenges they will have to face. I highly recommend this series for its humor, mystery, definitely the romance and the characters are just awesome!
RECOMMENDATION:
This is a Young Adult novel suited for any age. Fans of Rachel Hawkins A Hex Hall Series and Lauren Kate’s Fallen Series will love this!
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Apr 03, 2011 Loves To Dive rated it 5 of 5 stars

Spirit Storm is the second book in E.J. Stevens’ Spirit Guide Series and it just keeps getting better. Yuki, Cal, Emma and Simon are back with their weird mixture of gifts and problems. When the book opens it’s October 30 in Salem Massachusetts and Yuki is getting ready to break into an occult shop run by witches. We go back to October 20th in Maine to find out how this strange event has come about. Yuki and Cal are in the parking lot of school when Cal receives a picture on his cell phone from...more Spirit Storm is the second book in E.J. Stevens’ Spirit Guide Series and it just keeps getting better. Yuki, Cal, Emma and Simon are back with their weird mixture of gifts and problems. When the book opens it’s October 30 in Salem Massachusetts and Yuki is getting ready to break into an occult shop run by witches. We go back to October 20th in Maine to find out how this strange event has come about. Yuki and Cal are in the parking lot of school when Cal receives a picture on his cell phone from Simon of a dead wolf who is a member of Cal’s pack. During the course of the book another pack member is abducted and the gang have to figure out who is doing this. To add to their problems, Yuki is gearing up for Samham, Halloween night, when the spirits of the dead run free. Not a good thing for someone who can smell the dead. Emma has developed the odd ability of snakes talking to her and she isn’t pleased. Yuki is also smelling the dead, who she is assuming might be their first victim. How will they get through all their trials and how does Yuki end up breaking into an occult shop? These questions and more are answered in this action packed fun read.

There are times you read the first book in a series and think to yourself, I wonder how the author is going to top that? Unfortunately, most of the time they don’t, the second book of the series is just not as good as the first. That is not the case here, Spirit Storm is just as good, if not better than She Smells The Dead. The kids are handling more issues this time, and handling them with maturity and humor. Yuki learns to connect with her spirit guide, the dung beetle (I kid you not), and with it’s help learns how to connect with Cal’s wolf better. Simon and Emma play a huge role in helping out Yuki and Cal and along the way we get more insight into their personalities. The humor from the first book is carried over into this book and I found myself chuckling more than once at some of the scenes. I have to admit, I have a little crush on Simon and am I seeing something develop between him and Emma?

The bond between these four people is a strong one and they work well together. This book is technically for Young Adults but actually all ages will enjoy reading it. There is no strong language, although we do have Yuki’s favorite expletive “son of a dung beetle” still occurring. Everyone is now able to raise one eyebrow except Yuki, I’ve tried, it’s hard to do. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good story with a few laughs, a good mystery, some mystic happenings and some strange spirit guides.

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Jun 06, 2011 Melissa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-e-books, 2011-teen-book-reviews, teen-paranormal-fiction, read-in-2011, with-reviews

Yuki and friends are back in this second installment of the Spirit Guide series. With the spirit storm approaching, Yuki and her friends have their hands full, but when a member of Calvin's pack is murdered and another disappears, Yuki and the gang have no choice, but to investigate. Hoping at the same time they can prepare Yuki for the upcoming onslaught of spirits.

I love this series. This is the second book in the Spirit Guide series and it looks like there are more to come. (I can't wait!) I...more

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Jun 16, 2011 Carmel (Rabid Reads) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: werewolves

Originally reviewed by Rabid Reads: http://www.rabidreads.com/2011/06/review-spirit-storm-by-e-j-stevens.html

Spirit Storm starts off at a great pace and it thankfully picks-up right where the previous book left off. The dynamics between Yuki's group of friends was so well-written that I felt like one of the clique. I didn't enjoy this book as much as She Smells The Dead but only by a small margin. I was dying to find out what finally happens on Samhain but unfortunately I had to wait until the e...more Originally reviewed by Rabid Reads: http://www.rabidreads.com/2011/06/review-spirit-storm-by-e-j-stevens.html

Spirit Storm starts off at a great pace and it thankfully picks-up right where the previous book left off. The dynamics between Yuki's group of friends was so well-written that I felt like one of the clique. I didn't enjoy this book as much as She Smells The Dead but only by a small margin. I was dying to find out what finally happens on Samhain but unfortunately I had to wait until the ending which I found a tad bit annoying.

Yuki's story sort of takes a sideline to Cal's this time around. She still has a lot on her plate what with a new spirit haunting her and the day of the dead fast approaching but the werewolf troubles take center stage. Which isn't a bad thing in my opinion because after all, I can never get enough of all things wolf! Cal is shaping up to be an excellent up-and-coming alpha considering his young age and the fact that he's also balancing school, having a soul mate and teenage growing pains.

This time around I really got a kick out of Emma and Simon's antics. Their love/hate relationship made for some very comical moments! This duo seems like a match made in hell yet there were a few instances where it seemed liked they really clicked. Maybe I'm just reading too much into things but you know what they say: opposites attract!

The part of this novel that I disliked was all of the hoopla surrounding Halloween. In the previous book it was the main imminent catalyst and it was the same deal again in this installment. Unfortunately, E. J. Stevens makes us read two books before finally revealing what happens. Not only that but, it fizzled out in the end. Nothing really happened and I found myself thinking "What! That's it?" It was just so... anticlimactic.

I've enjoyed the the Spirit Guide series so far. It has had its ups and downs but the overall experience has been a good one. Yuki is a very unique character and I can't wait to see what the future hold for her and her beloved Cal. To be continued in Legend of Witchtrot Road this fall.(less)

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Feb 13, 2012 Annette M Guerriero Nishimoto rated it 3 of 5 stars

Today's review is on Spirit Storm by E.J. Stevens

Spirit Storm is the second book in Stevens' Spirit Guide series. Though another short one, I enjoyed the continuing story of Yuki, Calvin, Emma and Simon.

Though the four have recently had an adventure, they come to find out that there is significant danger ahead. All Hallows Eve is coming up, the night when the spirits of those who have died are free to walk among the living.

Even though they have to prepare for Halloween, they also have a mystery...more

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Feb 23, 2011 Robert Duperre rated it 5 of 5 stars

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

It looks like my newfound love of paranormal romance will continue, and I can pretty much blame it on one of my new favorite authors, E.J. Stevens.

A couple months ago, when I read She Smells the Dead, the first book in her series, I wrote that the innocent and almost ideal aspects of the relationships between the characters appealed to me the most. It reminded me of my own youth – actually, reminded me how lacking in sincerity my own youth was – and left me grinning by the en...more

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Feb 15, 2011 Michael rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery, own-it, read-in-2011, reviewed, series, signed-edition

Yuki isn't a typical high school student living in Maine. She senses and smells the spirits of the dead. She is worried that on Samhain, the night of Halloween, the dead will be free to roam and she isn't sure how she'll deal with it.

Calvin Miller, Yuki's boyfriend, is the Alpha, the leader of a pack of werewolves. He and his subordinate, Simon, are attempting to find who recently killed a werewolf. They want to prevent further killing.

Thinking that she has an idea that will help, Yuki stops at...more

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May 03, 2011 Jessica rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I received this e-book from the author for review

E.J. Stevens' Spirit Storm was a good followup to She Smells the Dead. Samhain is drawing closer and Yuki is getting a little nervous, Samhain is when the dead walk the earth meaning more spirits will be visiting her. She wants to find a way to protect herself from the onslaught of spirits, but that's going to involve research.

That's not all though! There's also a werewolf killer on the loose and Yuki is worried for Cal since he is a werewolf, and...more

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Feb 06, 2011 Tamela Quijas rated it 5 of 5 stars

In a fortnight, Samhain and the approaching full moon will turn the world upside down for young Yuki and her adventurous group of friends. Knowing the deadline has been set for the world, Yuki has to strengthen her shields to battle the hordes of spirits that will wreak havoc. She's all set, and her intrepid pals are ready to back her, when one of the members is found horribly murdered. There's more than a few spirits to deal with, especially when they begin hunting down the members of Yuki's el...more

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Jun 29, 2011 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars

I read She Smells the Dead and Spirit Storm together. My review is my thoughts after reading both books. This is the same review that I put for She Smells the Dead.

Being a teenager can suck. Being a teenager with paranormal gifts can really suck. Yuki is a Senior in high school who has an uncanny sense of smell. She smells the dead. That’s right she senses ghosts through scent. That alone makes this series interesting.

In these first two books Yuki is learning about her spirit gifts. Her best fr...more I read She Smells the Dead and Spirit Storm together. My review is my thoughts after reading both books. This is the same review that I put for She Smells the Dead.

Being a teenager can suck. Being a teenager with paranormal gifts can really suck. Yuki is a Senior in high school who has an uncanny sense of smell. She smells the dead. That’s right she senses ghosts through scent. That alone makes this series interesting.

In these first two books Yuki is learning about her spirit gifts. Her best friend Cal who becomes her boyfriend has his own issues that he has to work through. Together Yuki and Cal will weather anything that the spirit world has to offer. Emma is Yuki’s other best friend who brings reason and balance to Yuki. Emma is the polar opposite of Yuki from the way they dress to the way they respond to things. Simon is helping Cal as he deals with his issues. He also is there to help Yuki understand how to control her spirit gift and not let it control her. Simon is a funny, quick witted, hot guy who gets under Emma’s skin. I’m interested to see where their quips lead them.

There were many things I liked about this story. The first thing that had me loving this series was the cover art. I love the covers of both of these books. The cover for She Smells the Dead is a striking cover that features only Yuki. The cover for Spirit Storm has a little more detail that hints at what’s to come in the story. Both are simple but appealing. The story itself was an enjoyable quick read. The story is told from Yuki’s point of view but the reader gets to also witness Yuki’s inner monologue. She makes witty comments on the things she is telling to the reader. The story offers a level of mystery. Since Yuki smells the dead she doesn’t actually see them or talk to them. This makes figuring out what they want a little difficult so with the awesome research skills of her friend Emma and the internet she has resources to help her. She also is getting in tune with the spirit side and she gets clues from her dreams. I was pleasantly surprised that in the story Emma used the library for research. She scoured books and used microfiche while Yuki relied on internet. Yuki even comments that Emma was able to find more information from her research. As a teacher this bit of story detail stood out to me since I have seen the decline in research skills among students. It makes the story more believable that the characters use all resources available to help them figure things out. To add a level of reality to the story Yuki still goes to school every day even though paranormal activity is creeping up on her. There is a nice balance of reality and paranormal to make this story work. It truly is a brilliant series beginning. Book 3 is scheduled to release Fall 2011.
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Jun 23, 2011 Avery rated it 5 of 5 stars

Well E.J. Stevens has done it again! Written a book which instantly hooks the reader and reels them in. Again, Yuki is a really intriguing character, Cal is swoon-worthy, and the tempo of the book is very fast paced, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat the entire time. What is even better about this book than its predecessor is that the secondary characters, Emma and Simon, make such a profound impact upon us. Their bantering back and forth was so entertaining and truly the cherry on to...more

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Jun 02, 2012 Lindis Russell rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I really do love the main charachter Yuki and her soulmate Calvin. I loved the way these two were thrown together by destiny. They were good friends to begin with but now they are a team. I am wondering if Emma and Simon will end up together eventually, even though he is a bit older than he is. The kids in this book follow their hearts, and stay true to who they are and don't fall into what society wants them to be or fall into the cliques at school. The only problem that I may have had with thi...more

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Mar 17, 2011 Hmr28 rated it 2 of 5 stars

Unfortunately this book did not get any better than the first one, in fact it was a little worse in terms of the plotting. There is just no sense of rhythm to the writing. I think if the book had followed the basics of plot construction it would have been much better. It rambles. I LOVE the author's voice but not much else in this book. Although in the first one it was easy to love the main character in this one she is so wimpy she is unlikeable and if she had fainted one more time I was going t...more

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Jul 04, 2011 Amber I. (AwesomeSauce Book Club) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Spirit Storm picks up right where She Smells the Dead left off. Yuki is trying hard to figure out a way to save herself on Samhain when the spirits will be flooding in. While trying to figure out how to deal with that, Cal finds out there is a killer wolf on the loose and its killing other wolfs. The book is fast paced and there really is never a dull moment. Cal is really filling in his alpha roll and I can not wait to see how much he grows into that. Already he is amazing.

Simon and Emma where...more

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May 10, 2011 Stacy rated it 4 of 5 stars

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The SPIRIT STORM picks right up after SHE SMELLS THE DEAD ends. I'm so glad I got both books at the same time so I didn't have to wait to read what happened after all the lead up to the event. There is lots of mystery, suspense and action. Yuki has a lot on her plate, she has to worry about Samhain, help her injured boyfriend, look for clues to who is murdering members of Calvin's pack. Yuki is a strong character with a great group of friends b...more

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Apr 17, 2011 Read for your future! rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Oct 23, 2011 Shari rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2011-still-to-be-reviewed, ya-paranormal, read-in-2011

More fun with Yuki and Cal! Review to come.

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Sep 21, 2011 Christy (TheReaderBee) added it

Shelves: read-in-2011, ya-series

Spirit Storm is the second book in the Spirit Guide series by E.J. Stevens. In Spirit Storm, Yuki is trying to figure out a way to survive the Samhain, which is a night where all the ghost spirits roam about. Yuki and her friends must figure out a way to keep the spirits from driving Yuki crazy, literally! This series is so much fun! I’ve really enjoyed reading it.

I really love the characters in the book. Yuki is so great; she’s one of those really likable characters that you just have to love....more

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Oct 17, 2012 Katy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: fans of YA paranormal fiction, Urban Fantasy

Recommended to Katy by: E.J. Stevens

Shelves: ebook

Book Info: Genre: Urban Fantasy
Reading Level: Young Adult
Recommended for: Fans of YA fiction, esp. paranormal and urban fantasy, those interested in ghosts and spirits.

Disclosure: I received this book as part of an omnibus, including the first three books in the Spirit Guide series, from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Synopsis: "Let the spirits guide you, but never let them take you."

Spirits of the Dead are coming...

Yuki is about to face an army of lost souls on Samhain, the night o...more

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Aug 29, 2011 Sally rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: arc-or-for-review, 2011-reads, ghosts-spirits, people-with-powers, werewolves-shifters

I'm loving this series!
Spirit Storm is an exciting mixture of the threat of a werewolf murderer on the loose (which the gang need to track down before he can harm anyone else), and the approaching danger of Samhain- where the veil between the spirit world is at it's thinnest and therefore Yuki is most in danger of being completely overwhelmed. Her endurance is tested at the funeral of the murdered werewolf boy, where just being in a graveyard Yuki is bombarded with smell impressions, images, and...more

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Sep 29, 2011 TheBookAddictedGirl rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Everyone! It's Cute, Quirky and Utterly Addictive!

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4½ Out of 5 Stars
Yuki is special: she can smell the dead. She is also running out of time. Samhain is fast approaching – as is the storm of spirits it will bring with it. Yuki needs to find a way to get through the night. Preferably with her sanity. To make everything worse, a murderer is out there – a murderer who seems to be targeting werewolves. And then, just when Yuki is starting to think that her life cannot get any better, a disaster strikes. And still, time is running out. On the bright...more 4½ Out of 5 Stars
Yuki is special: she can smell the dead. She is also running out of time. Samhain is fast approaching – as is the storm of spirits it will bring with it. Yuki needs to find a way to get through the night. Preferably with her sanity. To make everything worse, a murderer is out there – a murderer who seems to be targeting werewolves. And then, just when Yuki is starting to think that her life cannot get any better, a disaster strikes. And still, time is running out. On the bright side, she’s found something to deal with her ghosty problems. The downside? It involves stealing. From witches. Wonderful, just wonderful…
Oh, how I missed Yuki! Which proves how addictive this series is, seeing as I read Spirit Storm straight after I finished She Smells the Dead, but there you go. And what a wonderful sequel! It was just as quirky, cute, fun and such a pageturner! I found myself sitting in bed, my kindle on my lap, reading way into the wee hours. I love this series!
Vanessa Stennings, more commonly known as Yuki, was just as wonderful as she was in the first book! She had the craziest ideas (wearing a shirt full of safety pins to keep the spirits away. Who else?), as well as being insanely excitable and energetic. Her dress sense: amazingly wacky, featuring gourd spiders and shoulder-bag pumpkin ghosts. And they were called Legs and Boo. Don’t you just love her already? She’s so cute, hilarious, and her wonderful madness was just contagious!
Calvin Miller was amazing. And also an alpha wolf. Basically, he says “jump”, the other wolves say “how high”. He, too, was wonderfully mad. And adorable. He was so brave and strong: just what Yuki needed. And, I can tell you now, that Cal and Yuki were the cutest. Ever. They’re soulmates, but it actually works. Cal’s soul is special: he has a spirit wolf. And Yuki’s just plain special: hence, she smells the dead. So, really, it’s more spirit mates. Either way, they’re adorable. So, so, so, so, so cute! It also felt wonderfully real, all the way through the book. It was the light in the spirity dark.
Emma was officially the best friend ever! She was totally sweet and the “normal” thing grounding Yuki. Plus she was completely addicted to research – how completely weird? And she Training to be a vet, Emma named her cats Van Gogh and Chairman Meow! Plus, I love her diabolical plans…!
Simon was kind of a jerk. He was also sarcastic and very funny. And a wolf. An old one! Seriously, he was born with the wolf spirit. Which meant he was kind of, in Yuki’s own words, “off”. He was, uh, “ancient”. Y’know. Thirty!
Man. In the first five pages: a murder! That is just how I like my thrillers! And a deranged, symbolic, werewolf-hating murder? Does it get any better? Yes. When you throw in ghosts, eminent danger and a brilliantly wacky heroine. I adore E.J.’s writing and plot, even if some parts felt a little skipped-over, a little anti-climatic. But the ending? Wow. Let’s just say, if I didn’t already have the third book, there’d be a pretty impressive chance that I’d lose my sanity!
Plus, on a completely unrelated topic, isn’t this cover just the most beautiful thing ever?(less)

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May 11, 2011 Shelley aka Gizmo's Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-releases, y-a-paranormal

Rating: A strong 3.5
Genre: YA, Paranormal, Mystery, Romance
Series: Spirit Guide
Next book in series: Legend of Witchtrot Road (October 2011)

**Review**

Spirit Storm is the sequel to She Smells the Dead by E.J Stevens. The story is told in the POV of Vanessa Stennings, better known as Yuki to her friends and family. Spirit Storm picks up shortly after She Smells the Dead left off.

In summary for those who might be thinking about reading this series. Yuki has the ability to smell the dead. In the prev...more

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Mar 31, 2013 Andrea at Reading Lark rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, 5-stars, arc, kindle, mystery, paranormal, read-in-2011, werewolves, young-adult, ghosts

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Spirit Storm was captivating. I started this book late last night and flew through it - finishing it in less than 24 hours. I enjoyed the first book in the Spirit Guide series, She Smells the Dead, but this book was far and above better in every way. The writing flowed, the action was paced perfectly, and the characters I had grown to love in the first book continued to become more real in my mind. E.J. Stevens truly...more Review Posted on Reading Lark 6/25/11: http://readinglark.blogspot.com/2011/...

Spirit Storm was captivating. I started this book late last night and flew through it - finishing it in less than 24 hours. I enjoyed the first book in the Spirit Guide series, She Smells the Dead, but this book was far and above better in every way. The writing flowed, the action was paced perfectly, and the characters I had grown to love in the first book continued to become more real in my mind. E.J. Stevens truly shines in this edition. I cannot wait to see what she has in store for us in book #3. I keep devouring these books like candy - savoring the moment and regretting when I get to the last morsel as I start searching for a new bag. This series is the perfect balance of paranormal, mystery, and romance that keeps me wanting more.

Spirit Storm, like She Smells the Dead, has two main plot strands. The strand following Yuki revolves around her preparation for Samhain, the night when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. Yuki will be bombarded with spirits and without some protection she might just lose her sanity during the ordeal. The strand following Cal revolves around the death of one of his pack mates and the abduction of another. Who could possibly want the wolves dead? Cal and Yuki must work together to find a way to protect Yuki from the dead who will soon walk the Earth and track down a killer.

One of the main reasons I am so drawn to this series is the characters. I adore them. In this edition, I really felt like I got to know them on a much deeper level. Characters that I found annoying at times in the first book - Emma and Simon - really grew on me in Spirit Storm. I am starting to love them in spite of their quirks. Cal is quickly becoming one of my newest book boy crushes, (Hmmm, do I sense a future book boyfriend post in the making?) while Yuki is a girl I would love to have as a friend. She is strong and not afraid to be different - even in the face of high school drama and discrimination. I love that she is unique and lives on the fringes of the high school social hierarchy.

Spirit Storm not only delves deeper into Yuki's ability to smell the dead and spirit animals, but has a few new twists. Folklore is explored in depth as Yuki and the gang research ways to keep her safe on Samhain. Also, Emma gets a special power in this one as well. I don't want to ruin the read so I will keep my mouth shut, but I loved her power and thought it was very fitting.

This is an excellent second book in a series. I feel it outshines the first book; sadness crept into my bones when I finished this evening. I wasn't quite ready to leave Cal and Yuki. I just hope I won't have to wait too long for the next book. If you haven't started this series yet - I highly recommend you get started.

One Last Gripe: I hope that Calvin being hurt and out of commission is not going to be something that happens in every book. It seems to be a theme so far. I am hoping that in book #3 he will avoid this fate.

My Favorite Thing About This Book: I am having a hard time choosing between the plot and the fast paced action in this one so I am just going to put both of them. :)

First Sentence: "A Pox Upon All Thieves," read the sign hanging at eye level on the wall behind the glass case.

Favorite Characters: Calvin, Yuki

Least Favorite Character: Gordy(less)

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Aug 17, 2011 Jessica Rodriguez rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have to say I'm really enjoying this series. In book two Yuki is still this super adorable goth girl except now she has become more in tune with her abilities to smell the dead. With Samhain fastly approaching she is going to have to find a way to protect herself. Calvin and Yuki are still together in this one and are adjusting well together. Calvin is now the Alpha of his pack and trying hard to make some great changes within the pack. I loved his way of taking charge of the pack he seemed mo...more

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Oct 17, 2011 Heather rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in E.J. Stevens' Spirit Guide series and it's even better than She Smells The Dead. Yuki is such a great character. She's not your typical Goth girl. She smells the imprints of the dead. And she's in love with a werewolf who is also her best friend. Oh and he's the Alpha of the pack. And she's got an outspoken militant vegan female best friend, Emma.

And she's got the best assortment of boots I've ever read about in the history of YA. Oh, and she loves Cal Miller. She says...more This is the second book in E.J. Stevens' Spirit Guide series and it's even better than She Smells The Dead. Yuki is such a great character. She's not your typical Goth girl. She smells the imprints of the dead. And she's in love with a werewolf who is also her best friend. Oh and he's the Alpha of the pack. And she's got an outspoken militant vegan female best friend, Emma.

And she's got the best assortment of boots I've ever read about in the history of YA. Oh, and she loves Cal Miller. She says that a lot and you might think that would get old, but it doesn't at all. Because it's so sweet that this tough (not really) looking Goth girl with her spikes and safety pins melts every time she sees Calvin Miller. And when he touches her or kisses her, time seems to fade for both of them. This is one of the sweetest love stories that plays out through a mystery that I have ever read. And it's very believable. They've been best friends forever and just seemed like they were always meant to be. But who knew they were actually soul mates. You need to read She Smells The Dead to read about how they become boyfriend and girlfriend.

Calvin Miller smells like wet dog and sunshine, a smell that Yuki finds very appealing as opposed to the Burnt Brownie smell she's smelling at the beginning of the book, the smell imprint of a werewolf that was murdered. Yuki has to help find his killer in order to help him pass on. But in this book that's not her only problem. First Cal gets hurt in a fight with the killer and is unconscious for several days. He visits her in her dreams and he doesn't look too good. And with the coming of Samhain, Yuki will be vulnerable to all the spirits of the dead when the veil is at it's thinnest. Yuki's spirit guide, the Scarab, or more commonly known as the Dung Beetle (yes she's so lucky) warns her to "Let the spirits guide you, but never let them take you."

Simon is second in command to Cal and he and Emma fight like cats and wolves. But you know how that goes. Simon is "old" in Yuki's eyes, but Emma is very responsible and mature. Still the two mix like oil and water. I'd watch that relationship though. Emma acts as pack veterinarian. She uses herbal treatments to heal when she can because the wolves can't exactly go to the vet or the hospital.

There is a good bit of paranormal in this story with ghosts, spirits, werewolves and spirit guides. Witches and faeries even play a small part. From murderers, to kidnappings, to travels in the spirit realm, to a real spirit storm to stealing, Spirit Storm has it all. And as Yuki would say, "Son of a dung beetle," you'll be kicking yourself if you don't find out why she wears a safety pin shirt or what the Amulet of Nera is.

This was a great second book in the Spirit Guide Series and in case you missed the pictures here's the link to pictures of Emma, Yuki, Simon, Cal and Gordy. Oh, Gordy? He's Yuki's friend from Anime club and he's dating Emma. Well he was, but he's still a part of the story. And a great friend to Yuki. So see their pictures Here and see why Yuki melts in Cal's arms and why Simon turns all the girls' heads.

This isn't really a heavy series at all, but it's sweet and light and very interesting for it's paranormal content. There's nothing else like it out there. And book three, Legend of Witchtrot Road is already out and it's great. Look for my review later this week.

Highly Recommended for all ages!

Heather
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Mar 06, 2011 Amber (The Musings of ALMYBNENR) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Paranormal YA fans.

Shelves: 100-reading-challenge-2011, 2011-e-book-challenge, february-2011-ultimate-reviewer-s-c

Spirit Storm is the second novel in the Spirit Guide series. All of the wonderfully quirky characters from She Smells the Dead return: Yuki, Calvin, Emma, and Simon. The first novel ended with a cliffhanger, so the reader already had an idea of what Yuki and her friends would be facing next.

Yuki receives smell impressions from the dead. There is just something about her that attracts the spirits to her and the smell impression of any given spirit will not go away until she helps it find peace s...more

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Feb 24, 2011 Laurie Jenkins rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure, contemporary, fiction, ghosts, romance, shapeshifter, paranormal, teen, young-adult, witches, werewolves

Yuki is back in the eagerly awaited Spirit Guide series. With great friends surrounding and supporting her, Yuki still has to deal with snide putdowns from some snooty highschool classmates, but she manages stay true to her own unique self even under duress. I enjoyed her attire choices in the first book and once again found myself grinning and mentally picturing her get-ups in this book. Her clothing accessories, while odd, make perfect sense, once she explains.

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E.J. Stevens writes poetry, urban fantasy, and young adult paranormal novels. E.J. is the author of the haunting collection of dark poetry FROM THE SHADOWS, the chilling collection of paranormal poetry SHADOWS OF MYTH AND LEGEND, the young adult paranormal SPIRIT GUIDE series (SHE SMELLS THE DEAD, SPIRIT STORM, LEGEND OF WITCHTROT ROAD, BRUSH WITH DEATH) and the IVY GRANGER urban fantasy series (S...more

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