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Toma mi alma
(Soul Screamers #1)
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Algo pasaba con Kaylee Cavanaugh No veía fantasmas, pero presentía si alguien cercano iba a morir. Y cuando eso pasaba, una fuerza que escapaba a su control la impulsaba a gritar hasta quedarse literalmente afónica. Kaylee sólo quería disfrutar del interés que había despertado en el chico más guapo del instituto. Sin embargo, costaba mantener una relación normal porque Nas
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September 2011
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Jun 27, 2010
Kim
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review of another edition
Shelves:
read-in-2011,
young-adult
Okay, normally I really don't like books where a guy and a girl eye-hump each other for 5 minutes and then decide they're the ones that Kiss song was written for. This book is no different.
At first I was a bit suspicious, because well... it's not like Nash noticed Kaylee before, so I didn't really know where the sudden interest comes from. But my suspicion faded pretty quickly, ahem.
But of course, Kaylee is beautiful, but doesn't know it... And I can see where this thing with Tod is going... ( ...more
At first I was a bit suspicious, because well... it's not like Nash noticed Kaylee before, so I didn't really know where the sudden interest comes from. But my suspicion faded pretty quickly, ahem.
But of course, Kaylee is beautiful, but doesn't know it... And I can see where this thing with Tod is going... ( ...more

Apr 29, 2015
Rachel E. Carter
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
have-paperback
A wonderful 5-star read recommended from Michelle (who so willingly read Warner in exchange for me trying one of her rec's)
Do you love Meg Cabot's Shadowland series?
Can't get enough of Noah Shaw in The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer?
Love YA contemporary or light-hearted YA urban fantasy?
Love two hot brothers along the lines of Stefan and Damon, only more along the lines of Noah Shaw (much better than Stefan) and Damon Salvatore (albeit white hair instead)?
Read this book.
Seriously. If you liked what I ...more

Do you love Meg Cabot's Shadowland series?
Can't get enough of Noah Shaw in The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer?
Love YA contemporary or light-hearted YA urban fantasy?
Love two hot brothers along the lines of Stefan and Damon, only more along the lines of Noah Shaw (much better than Stefan) and Damon Salvatore (albeit white hair instead)?
Read this book.
Seriously. If you liked what I ...more

If you get annoyed at shallow characters, obvious plot lines and a rather unexciting love story, then I'd suggest you skip this book.
I absolute LOATHED this book. So many of my friends rated this book quite highly, which compelled me into wanting to like this, too.
Yeah, well, that didn't work out.
I stuck out until the end, in hope I would find SOME redeeming qualities. There were none.
The Characters
The characters are one-dimensional. They have names, alright, but that's about it. They have a ...more
I absolute LOATHED this book. So many of my friends rated this book quite highly, which compelled me into wanting to like this, too.
Yeah, well, that didn't work out.
I stuck out until the end, in hope I would find SOME redeeming qualities. There were none.
The Characters
The characters are one-dimensional. They have names, alright, but that's about it. They have a ...more

Jan 11, 2010
Tatiana
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
fans of urban fantasy
Recommended to Tatiana by:
Heather
"My Soul to Take" is, to my surprise, the first YA urban fantasy I've come across. Sort of a teen version of Kelley Armstrong's "Women of the Otherworld" series and Richelle Mead's Succubus books. The majority of the teen paranormal books on the market nowadays are straight romances, which means there is a lot of kissing, staring into each other's eyes, sleeping in the same bed (in a chaste way, naturally) and angst, and very little development of mythology or plot. "Hush, Hush," "Shiver" and "E
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Rachel Vincent, thoust hast redeemed thouself. Thyself? Thineself? Screw it. Look you’re off my shit list, okay lady?
I liked this book. I really liked it.
I’m not sure if that’s because I hated Stray so much (which I ATTEMPTED to read directly before this one—don’t do it, trust me) or if it’s because this book is really that good. Based on the glowing notes I took, I’m leaning towards the latter.
I recommend this book to readers who:
1. Are sick of hating main characters
2. Are sick of main chara ...more
I liked this book. I really liked it.
I’m not sure if that’s because I hated Stray so much (which I ATTEMPTED to read directly before this one—don’t do it, trust me) or if it’s because this book is really that good. Based on the glowing notes I took, I’m leaning towards the latter.
I recommend this book to readers who:
1. Are sick of hating main characters
2. Are sick of main chara ...more

Mar 19, 2015
Maggie ☘
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review of another edition
Shelves:
paranormal-urban-fantasy
My little forevord after finishing the series.
Overall ratings of the series:
1. My Soul to Take ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5 stars)
2. My Soul to Save ★★★☆☆ (3/5 stars)
3. My Soul to Keep ★★☆☆☆ (2.5/5 stars)
4. My Soul to Steal ★★☆☆☆ (1.75/5 stars) *grrrr*
5. If I Die ★★★★☆ (4.5/5 stars) *my heart my love!!!*
6. Before I Wake ★★★★☆ (4/5 stars)
7. With All My Soul ★★★★☆ (4/5 stars)
I had my ups and downs with the series (as you may have noticed) but came to really really love the series - and the characters, the romance ...more
Overall ratings of the series:
1. My Soul to Take ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5 stars)
2. My Soul to Save ★★★☆☆ (3/5 stars)
3. My Soul to Keep ★★☆☆☆ (2.5/5 stars)
4. My Soul to Steal ★★☆☆☆ (1.75/5 stars) *grrrr*
5. If I Die ★★★★☆ (4.5/5 stars) *my heart my love!!!*
6. Before I Wake ★★★★☆ (4/5 stars)
7. With All My Soul ★★★★☆ (4/5 stars)
I had my ups and downs with the series (as you may have noticed) but came to really really love the series - and the characters, the romance ...more

I HAVE A NEW BOOK BOYFRIEND
Tod Hudson - Be still my heart....


As for My Soul to Take, I had trouble focusing on the plot because I spent most of the time either fawning over Tod or waiting for him to show up again.
From what I remember, the book is fairly short and feels like an introduction, nothing more. The climax of the plot felt more like a little bump in the road. I guess that just means I have to keep going with the series. ...more
Tod Hudson - Be still my heart....


As for My Soul to Take, I had trouble focusing on the plot because I spent most of the time either fawning over Tod or waiting for him to show up again.
From what I remember, the book is fairly short and feels like an introduction, nothing more. The climax of the plot felt more like a little bump in the road. I guess that just means I have to keep going with the series. ...more

Aug 15, 2009
Mistress ~ ♠ Mistral's Kiss ♠ ~ (Mist)
rated it
really liked it
·
review of another edition
(Mini review to avoid even the slightest bit of spoilage)
I couldn't put this book down, it was just the fix I needed to feed my YA addiction. I love how unique Kaylee's story is, it really pops in comparison to the hoard of para ya out there. Most importantly the world building was freaking brilliant, the characters were engaging and believable, and the romantic aspects were age appropriate.
And then there was Todd *sighs*, me likey Todd ; ). ...more
I couldn't put this book down, it was just the fix I needed to feed my YA addiction. I love how unique Kaylee's story is, it really pops in comparison to the hoard of para ya out there. Most importantly the world building was freaking brilliant, the characters were engaging and believable, and the romantic aspects were age appropriate.
And then there was Todd *sighs*, me likey Todd ; ). ...more

DNF@20%
This book is far too boring for it's own good... Annoying protagonist and crappy "insta love"
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This book is far too boring for it's own good... Annoying protagonist and crappy "insta love"


If I was dying, I’d decided to spend every single day I had left eating at least one meal with Nash. Talking to him made me feel good, even when everything else in my life was totally falling apart.
Second date talk....
Noope. ...more
Second date talk....

Noope. ...more

Rating: 2 out of 5.
This book wasn't very original when it came to paranormal YA. Most of the book was spent with the heroine asking questions. The heroine also asked the wrong questions, or unimportant questions first. The heroine needed to get her priorities straight. I could go on for pages and point out where the book failed me, but the points below are instances in the first half of the book that annoyed me:
• The hero is the hot/popular guy at school who is also coincidentally a man-whore.
• ...more
This book wasn't very original when it came to paranormal YA. Most of the book was spent with the heroine asking questions. The heroine also asked the wrong questions, or unimportant questions first. The heroine needed to get her priorities straight. I could go on for pages and point out where the book failed me, but the points below are instances in the first half of the book that annoyed me:
• The hero is the hot/popular guy at school who is also coincidentally a man-whore.
• ...more

I have Rachel’s adult series sitting on my shelf, they still need to be read, but when the opportunity arose to read her debut YA novel, I knew I had to pounce! (That was totally a pun for her werecats novels, just in case you didn’t get that.)
This was an interesting start to a new series. The whole premise of soul screamers is very original and unique amongst the throng of ya paranormal novels. The beginning was slow, but with the amount of back story that Rachel had to do, it was almost inevit ...more
This was an interesting start to a new series. The whole premise of soul screamers is very original and unique amongst the throng of ya paranormal novels. The beginning was slow, but with the amount of back story that Rachel had to do, it was almost inevit ...more

I probably should have reviewed this book as soon as I finished it earlier this week. Instead I found and read its prequel, then picked up the 2nd book in the series, and then the 3rd. I started the 4th book at midnight last night and have already finished it and just bought book number 5. As soon as I'm done with that I'm planning to buy the 2 novellas I've not yet read. I'm sleep deprived but just can't seem to get enough of this series.
It's been way too long since as series of books kept me u ...more
It's been way too long since as series of books kept me u ...more

Kaylee Cavanaugh has big problems, and not your normal angsty teenage ones. Her father has been missing from her life ever since her mother died, she lives with an aunt who is obsessed with looking young and fit, an uncle who does seem to care about her, but a cousin who can hardly stand her. Her home life may be less than ideal, but Kaylee has more to worry about than getting along with her relatives. Kaylee knows when someone is going to die. And when the Grim Reaper comes for a person’s soul,
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I read the first book in Rachel Vincent’s urban fantasy series, “Shifters” a few years ago. I was not impressed, nor did I feel the urge to give it another try. But when I found out she’d written an urban fantasy YA series from friends on Goodreads, I figured, why not?
Kaylee Cavanaugh is a junior in high school who has felt the urge to scream uncontrollably on a few occasions, which she believes are panic attacks. Living with her seemingly oblivious aunt and uncle and her popular cousin, she fee ...more
Kaylee Cavanaugh is a junior in high school who has felt the urge to scream uncontrollably on a few occasions, which she believes are panic attacks. Living with her seemingly oblivious aunt and uncle and her popular cousin, she fee ...more

(4.5 Stars)
My Soul to Take is about a girl named Kaylee, who gets very unusual panic attacks. Sometimes she can see a shadow that wraps around any random person that makes Kaylee want to have a gut wrenching scream, see, she knows when this happens that the person is about to die.
Not understanding what is going on and believing she isn't crazy no matter what people think, Kaylee gets some help from someone she never would have dreamed, the gorgeous Nash. With his help Kaylee will finally underst ...more
My Soul to Take is about a girl named Kaylee, who gets very unusual panic attacks. Sometimes she can see a shadow that wraps around any random person that makes Kaylee want to have a gut wrenching scream, see, she knows when this happens that the person is about to die.
Not understanding what is going on and believing she isn't crazy no matter what people think, Kaylee gets some help from someone she never would have dreamed, the gorgeous Nash. With his help Kaylee will finally underst ...more

Jul 25, 2011
Kayleigh {K-Books}
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
paranormal
I had this book sat on my bookshelf for a while before finally picking it up. After reading the first book in Rachel Vincent's adult urban fantasy series, Blood Bound, I instantly wanted to read her other series so I finally picked up this one.
I loved this book, I thought it was amazing. I always enjoy original storylines and I thought the storyline of this book is definitely original and not something I have read before. I loved that we got to see the characters grow a lot in this book.
Kaylee, ...more
I loved this book, I thought it was amazing. I always enjoy original storylines and I thought the storyline of this book is definitely original and not something I have read before. I loved that we got to see the characters grow a lot in this book.
Kaylee, ...more

Apr 13, 2016
Sabrina
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
close-to-my-heart-series,
2016
Checkout my full review on my blog! http://omgbooksandmorebooks.blogspot....
This book is amazing for a number of reasons. I finally relate to the setting. I have read countless urban fantasy books and I always wanted a story set close to where I live. The story feels more real.
The concept is unique. It deals with death, souls and bean sidhe. Kaylee knows when someone is going to die when she screams. She predicts death yet she can't stop it. Her screams are ear spitting to humans but music to ma ...more
This book is amazing for a number of reasons. I finally relate to the setting. I have read countless urban fantasy books and I always wanted a story set close to where I live. The story feels more real.
The concept is unique. It deals with death, souls and bean sidhe. Kaylee knows when someone is going to die when she screams. She predicts death yet she can't stop it. Her screams are ear spitting to humans but music to ma ...more

Jan 22, 2010
Nic
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
young-adult,
paranormal-romance
The story is about Kaylee who can sense when somebody near her is going to die. When that happens Kaylee screams bloody murder, something she can't control. Kaylee just wants to be normal girl dating the hottest guy in school, but how can she be when her classmates start dying.
I really liked this book. It was fast paced and a refreshing read. It was a unique concept that sucked me in quickly.
The chemistry was their between Kaylee and Nash and they were both great characters, but the stand out c ...more
I really liked this book. It was fast paced and a refreshing read. It was a unique concept that sucked me in quickly.
The chemistry was their between Kaylee and Nash and they were both great characters, but the stand out c ...more

Jun 23, 2011
Zemira (Kylo Ren fangirl) Warner
rated it
liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
paranormal-romance,
urban-fantasy
After several months I have finally finished this book. I just checked. It's been 5 months. Okay... :/
I wanna make sweet looove with Tod. *sings like Chef*
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I love that he is a smartass,angry and rude all the time. ...more
I wanna make sweet looove with Tod. *sings like Chef*
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I love that he is a smartass,angry and rude all the time. ...more

If I write a review it'll probably be for the first volume altogether.
But UUUUUUUGH. Did not approve. Nope. Nuh uh. No thank you. ...more
But UUUUUUUGH. Did not approve. Nope. Nuh uh. No thank you. ...more

4.5 Star Review: My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent
This book has been a favorite of mine since I was a teen. I love it to pieces, therefore be warned: I may be slightly biased in my review.
Things that make this novel different:
1. The book features Bean Sidhe (Banshee) from Irish folklore.
2. Parents in this book are actually very significant to the story.
3. The MC voluntarily involves her uncle into the issue instead of trying to handle it all by herself.
4. The MC actually has a spin ...more
This book has been a favorite of mine since I was a teen. I love it to pieces, therefore be warned: I may be slightly biased in my review.
Things that make this novel different:
1. The book features Bean Sidhe (Banshee) from Irish folklore.
2. Parents in this book are actually very significant to the story.
3. The MC voluntarily involves her uncle into the issue instead of trying to handle it all by herself.
4. The MC actually has a spin ...more

Mar 09, 2017
Nancy❤The❤Bookaholic
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
paranormal
The last 20% of this pushed me to give it more stars at the end.
Full review to come...
Full review to come...

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to be honest I didn't like this book at the beginning but after reading 80 pages or so I was hooked! it was amazing! I looved the supernatural elements and the plot twist at the end! my personal favorite was Tod! he really did it for me:-D I hope he will become more important in the next books bc he is hottttt as hell ! :-D
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So I thought I was going to have a problem with this one because I've not really been able to get into YA lately. YA is just boring and the angst is wahhh. But I was pleasantly surprised with this book. The writing in this book was well written enough for me to immediately sink my teeth into it. The story itself was fast paced enough to gain my interest AND keep it. So in this book Kaylee was locked up for her "psychotic" break down in a mall where she couldn't stop screaming and kept screaming
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(Source: I own a copy of this book.)
16-year-old Kaylee has a secret, she knows when someone close by is going to die, and has this irrepressible urge to scream at the top of her lungs.
This wouldn’t usually be too much of a problem, but suddenly teen girls are dropping down dead for no obvious reason, and Kaylee knows that her aunt and uncle are keeping something secret from her – something about her and her life.
Who is killing these girls? Why does Kaylee feel the need to scream when someone is ...more
16-year-old Kaylee has a secret, she knows when someone close by is going to die, and has this irrepressible urge to scream at the top of her lungs.
This wouldn’t usually be too much of a problem, but suddenly teen girls are dropping down dead for no obvious reason, and Kaylee knows that her aunt and uncle are keeping something secret from her – something about her and her life.
Who is killing these girls? Why does Kaylee feel the need to scream when someone is ...more
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A resident of Oklahoma, Rachel Vincent has a BA in English and an overactive imagination, and consistently finds the latter to be more practical. She shares her workspace with ...more
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“Did he show himself?” Nash asked, and I glanced to my right to see him staring at my father, as fascinated as I was.
My dad nodded. “He was an arrogant little demon.”
“So what happened?” I asked.
“I punched him.”
For a moment, we stared at him in silence. “You punched the reaper?” I asked, and my hand fell from the strainer onto the edge of the sink.
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My dad nodded. “He was an arrogant little demon.”
“So what happened?” I asked.
“I punched him.”
For a moment, we stared at him in silence. “You punched the reaper?” I asked, and my hand fell from the strainer onto the edge of the sink.
“Yeah.” He chuckled at the memory, and his grin brought out one of my own. I couldn’t remember the last time I’d seen my father smile. “Broke his nose.”