Jacki King is fifteen and adjusting to her new life in a small village. She's missing Dublin but she's making new friends: artistic Colin, feisty E...
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Jul 29, 2011
Jessie
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I Cannot Say How Much I Loved This Book <3 I Was Obessed with It:L I Read It In One Sittin At The Beach In Wexford The Other Day (Im Still tryin to get All The Sand Out Of It :L ) It Was A Really Great Summer Read :) I Found That I Was Very Comfortable Readin It even Though Sayin That sounds Weird I Did It May Of Had Something To Do With The Fact That It Had All My Favourite Things ( Ireland Cause I Live In Dublin , Music Rock All The Way Yerrr :L , Black , Converse , Band T-shirts , Paranor
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Jun 11, 2011
Precious
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Originally posted at Fragments of Life.
I loved how the mystery side of the novel was balanced with just the right amount of interaction between Jacki and the people around her. She did not lose contact and awareness of the real world amidst the burden of her duty and the onslaught of the severe headaches, visions and dreams. The haunting was not relentless but it came with a steady flow of clues that I found to be creepy. The gaps in between the arrival of these clues were filled with More...
I loved how the mystery side of the novel was balanced with just the right amount of interaction between Jacki and the people around her. She did not lose contact and awareness of the real world amidst the burden of her duty and the onslaught of the severe headaches, visions and dreams. The haunting was not relentless but it came with a steady flow of clues that I found to be creepy. The gaps in between the arrival of these clues were filled with More...
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May 25, 2011
Leanna (Daisy Chain Book Reviews)
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In a Young Adult market dominated by vampires, angels and werewolves, Laura Jane Cassidy’s debut novel, Angel Kiss is a breath of fresh air. When I first heard about this one, I marked it as yet another angel novel, but I was wrong. In actual fact there’s not a celestial being in sight. Instead, Cassidy presents to us a perfect blend of mystery, spooky supernatural happenings and romance which all combine for an exciting, unique debut that will keep you reading late into the night.
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Jan 22, 2012
Marleen
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Jacki King is a normal 15 year old girl. She loves her guitar, performing and writing songs. She is really upset with her mother for taking her away from all her friends and activities in Dublin to the small rural village of Avarna.
However, it doesn’t take Jacki long to start making new friends and even fall in love with the gorgeous but unavailable Nick. In fact, she would say her new life is quite promising, if it weren’t for the nightmares and headaches she’s been having ever since the m More...
However, it doesn’t take Jacki long to start making new friends and even fall in love with the gorgeous but unavailable Nick. In fact, she would say her new life is quite promising, if it weren’t for the nightmares and headaches she’s been having ever since the m More...
Dec 07, 2011
Charlotte
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I'm not usually a huge fan of the crime detective novels, but when fantasy meets crime, how could I say no? The book was short and perhaps somewhat simplistic in it's nature, but the underlying plot of it was different, even though it was perhaps a little rushed and a little predictive. The book did seem to have a lot of imagination and creativity within it though that made it come alive within the readers mind, making it more than just words on the page. I liked the way she described the charac
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Nov 06, 2011
Paradoxical
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The book starts off a bit slow (ignoring the prologue, which is basically a glimpse of the future), with Jacki having just moved to a little village with her mother. She feels a bit out of place, she never wanted to move from Dublin, but she isn't irritating about it and does try to fit in with her new surroundings, which made me give a few ticks to my mental Like column. It also helped that she and her mother are close, and you can feel that in the interactions they have with one another.
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Jul 15, 2011
Jennifer
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(I like to rate books with a percentage and I give this 39%, which is very nearly three stars, but not quite)
For a debut novel written by someone in their early 20s I thought it was pretty good.
The mystery element was pretty good, though I guessed who 'dunnit' much before I should have.
The characterisation of Nick was a little poor, in that I didn't get a sense of who he was at all; just that he's good looking. I tend to root for the characters who don't hav More...
For a debut novel written by someone in their early 20s I thought it was pretty good.
The mystery element was pretty good, though I guessed who 'dunnit' much before I should have.
The characterisation of Nick was a little poor, in that I didn't get a sense of who he was at all; just that he's good looking. I tend to root for the characters who don't hav More...
Jan 02, 2012
Kerri
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This is one of those books that you are annoyed to finish.
It's set in rural ireland i found this refreshing as many of the books relating to Ireland in the least are very.....leprechaun-y of some sort and it had a great story line too very relevant! and it was as though i was looking out my window in some of the scenes describing the area.It was a very easy book to relate to and i could see a lot of the characterstics of my closest friends in the charachters.
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It's set in rural ireland i found this refreshing as many of the books relating to Ireland in the least are very.....leprechaun-y of some sort and it had a great story line too very relevant! and it was as though i was looking out my window in some of the scenes describing the area.It was a very easy book to relate to and i could see a lot of the characterstics of my closest friends in the charachters.
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May 29, 2011
Sarah
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Not at all what I was expecting it to be but amazing nonetheless. I could not put it down in the two days I was reading it and when I couldn't read it because of other plans, it was always on my mind. I even read it instead of studying for an important English exam I had the next day. I liked the characters and how well Jacki thinks like a teenager. I like how I can relate to the character personality-wise so well it's like I'm staring into a mirror. I like the description of the clothes and how
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Jun 13, 2011
Kai (Amaterasu Reads)
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Jacki doesn't believe in ghosts. But when she experienced a strange bout of headaches, nightmares plaguing her every sleeping moment, and she started seeing a girl nobody else sees, Jacki knew something was wrong. She and her mother moved to Avarna in hopes of a fresh start, what with her father's death still heavily upon them. While Jacki was struggling to fit in a small town that was drastically different from Dublin, she was also trying to make sens More...
Jacki doesn't believe in ghosts. But when she experienced a strange bout of headaches, nightmares plaguing her every sleeping moment, and she started seeing a girl nobody else sees, Jacki knew something was wrong. She and her mother moved to Avarna in hopes of a fresh start, what with her father's death still heavily upon them. While Jacki was struggling to fit in a small town that was drastically different from Dublin, she was also trying to make sens More...
Sep 16, 2011
FreakChiq
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They say you should always start with the bad stuff first. I’ll stick with this and start my modest review with the one thing I didn’t like so much.
I’m a sucker for love stories, and when I read in the synopsis that Jackie’s love interest is a gorgeous yet unavailable guy named Nick, I thought this would be the kind of romance I like the most (especially the “unavailable” part intrigued me). But to my disappointment it didn't turn out as I hoped. Nick’s presence in the story is just More...
I’m a sucker for love stories, and when I read in the synopsis that Jackie’s love interest is a gorgeous yet unavailable guy named Nick, I thought this would be the kind of romance I like the most (especially the “unavailable” part intrigued me). But to my disappointment it didn't turn out as I hoped. Nick’s presence in the story is just More...
Jun 04, 2011
Livey
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It was amazing!!! I love romantic (ish) mysteries!
I read it in two days flat when I was supposed to be revising!
A real page turner. When I was called for meals I would shout I'm just finishing this page, but I kept reading until they came and got me!
I was soo annoyed when I finished it!
I read it in two days flat when I was supposed to be revising!
A real page turner. When I was called for meals I would shout I'm just finishing this page, but I kept reading until they came and got me!
I was soo annoyed when I finished it!
May 16, 2011
R.F.
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I love a thriller, especially one that keeps me guessing. Well drawn, rounded characters, an intriguing premise, and laugh out loud moments combine to make this a page turner. Loved that I wasn't a hundred per cent sure who did it until the reveal--doesn't happen that often. Highly recommend.
Feb 01, 2012
Ilonita50
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At the begining i was sceptical as this is writers 1st book, and the plot was set in ireland..somehow i didnt expect to like this book. But im impressed of very intersting story and i couldnt put it down, until i finished it. Great created detective for teens and not only, and it gave a sad feeling that book is over>so im loking forward for the next book!
Feb 04, 2012
First book of 2012.
Damn you, exams! *shakes fist*
Having said that, I am so glad it was THIS book which led me into the literary year. I now have renewed faith in YA Literature. A touch of romance, a touch of the supernatural, and a touch of mystery.
This book was super. All my favourite genres combined into one lovely slice of fiction. The writing style was easy-going, and I zipped through the book with a sense of anticipation. I hope to see more of this author in t More...
Damn you, exams! *shakes fist*
Having said that, I am so glad it was THIS book which led me into the literary year. I now have renewed faith in YA Literature. A touch of romance, a touch of the supernatural, and a touch of mystery.
This book was super. All my favourite genres combined into one lovely slice of fiction. The writing style was easy-going, and I zipped through the book with a sense of anticipation. I hope to see more of this author in t More...
Jun 03, 2011
Josie
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I really, really enjoyed this book. The character of Jacki grew throughout, and though her Nick-obsession annoyed me, I found her to be a likeable character. Well done Laura Cassidy for this book and I look forward to the rest!
Jul 29, 2011
Emily
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Couldn't put it down! Some of the prose tends to be a little purple, especially with regards to Nick, but I sat down in the afternoon and starting reading, and the next thing i knew, it was bedtime. I think that LJ's characters and her plot were so excellent that it made up for some of the more awkward turns of phrase, and the expertise that she needs in that area will come with time and practice. The author should be insanely proud of herself, she got me reading supernatural crime fiction, a
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Jan 10, 2012
Sabrina
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This was a good, interesting story written in an engaging writing style. The story was IMO a bit too short, 50-100 pages more would have been great. I enjoyed reading about the heroine's unusual ability and her life in general. I'm definitely interested in reading the next book in this series.
Sep 01, 2011
Michelle
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A fab YA book with a dark side. Looking forward to the next - 18 Kisses
Jul 05, 2011
Can't-Decide-On-A-Name;)
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A nice, well-set environment story with a chilling murder......
Jun 01, 2011
Lisad
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I read this book in a day and I really enjoyed it. Laura's writing is very conversational and really hooks you into the story. The characters are very believable and I loved spending time with Jacki and her new friends. The only problem I had was that the ending came too quickly I could have happily stayed in Avarna for much longer. Laura Jane Cassidy is a name to watch out for in Teen fiction and this debut is a triumph. I can't wait to read the next installment.
Sep 12, 2011
Kimonoh
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I the beginning it was really slow, and it took a while to get to know all the necessary characters, but once you did the story unfolded so well. The ending was a bit short though, it all happened so fast and then it was over, and I wasn't quite fond of the really super young age, although that doesn't affect the quality of the book itself.
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