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Sonar The Crashing
Is it more than déjà vu? With the Romeland family it may be destined to be true.
Life on Earth is not the only place where devastation occurs and hard choices must be made. The Royal 4 of Kadan live in the Sonar galaxy, three hundred million light years from Earth. They travel to Earth to obtain the resources that they need to give their world a fighting chance. Their mission is compromised and they're faced with life changing events.
The mind is a complex mystery. Syira struggles with who she has become and the strange dreams that start to unfold. With no memory of her past, Syira wonders if it's more than a dream, or is it déjà vu? When secrets unravel in her life, it's a chaotic cyclone.
Shiray is frantic when she is the first to discover their true destiny and that the love of her life no longer remembers who she is. Shiray has to determine if she will fight for him or let him go. Either choice holds consequences, but she must find a way to restore her family before all is lost. They must prevail because the fate of their planet lies in their hands.
What would you do if you had amnesia but fell in love, only to learn upon regaining your memory, that you're already married?
Life on Earth is not the only place where devastation occurs and hard choices must be made. The Royal 4 of Kadan live in the Sonar galaxy, three hundred million light years from Earth. They travel to Earth to obtain the resources that they need to give their world a fighting chance. Their mission is compromised and they're faced with life changing events.
The mind is a complex mystery. Syira struggles with who she has become and the strange dreams that start to unfold. With no memory of her past, Syira wonders if it's more than a dream, or is it déjà vu? When secrets unravel in her life, it's a chaotic cyclone.
Shiray is frantic when she is the first to discover their true destiny and that the love of her life no longer remembers who she is. Shiray has to determine if she will fight for him or let him go. Either choice holds consequences, but she must find a way to restore her family before all is lost. They must prevail because the fate of their planet lies in their hands.
What would you do if you had amnesia but fell in love, only to learn upon regaining your memory, that you're already married?
494 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2013
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B. Truly has wanted to be an author since she was fifteen years old. She is grateful to have accomplished this dream. B. Truly has very vivid dreams and a wild imagination. She likes to read, watch tons of TV shows, and movies. She’s addicted to romance and gets a thrill out of suspense and sci-fi. She writes young adult, new adult, and adult romance, sci-fi, dystopian, paranormal, and urban genres.
B. Truly likes to explore conflicted plots of romance with thrilling twists. She also loves creating impossible situations for her characters to grow from and try to overcome.
B. Truly has three wonderful children, and a husband who defines the person that she is today. She works full-time as an Ultrasound technologist in Houston, Texas.
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September 21, 2015
*The book has 3.5 stars on my blog but Goodreads doesn't allow half stars*
**I was gifted a free copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review**
Shiray is from the planet Kadan. Falling in love with a prince wasn't part of her plan, but when handsome Prince Bryan, shows his interest, the two embark on a love affair, and soon after her seventeenth birthday, they are married.
Their planet is at war with their neighbouring planet, Polaris, and need resources from Earth to help them fight. Shiray, Bryan and his siblings Syria and Nile, are given the task of collecting these resources.
On the journey to Earth, the spacecraft that they are travelling in develops a malfunction and the next thing they know, the four of them awake with out any memory of who they are. Bryan and his siblings are together, but Shiray is alone, many miles away.
This is the first book in the Sonar Series, and I found the synopsis interesting and couldn't wait to get started.
The story is told from Shiray and Syira’s point of view, regarding their life on Kadan, and then as ‘humans’ on Earth, with no knowledge of who or what they really are.
The two main characters stories intertwine, which I liked and enjoyed.
Shiray is a very complex character. She’s quite a shy character at the start. We get to read her back story, about her life before Bryan, and how the two met and fell in love. It was sad to see them split up and not know about one another.
When her memory returns, you can’t but help feel her emotions ranging from sadness to anger when she discovers she is married to a husband who doesn't know she exists, and is in love with someone else.
It certainly makes you think, how you would feel and react, if you suddenly became aware that you weren't the person you thought you were, and that you are married but your husband has no recollection of you, and is in love with someone else. How much pain Shiray must of gone through.
The plot is unique and absorbing, and the characters are easy to make connections with.
There are some flaws in the story, such as there is a very slight difference between Earth and Kadan, which as it’s an ‘alien’ planet, I would have expected there to be some big, unusual differences, especially with the people, as they are just the same as humans but with some powers.
I understand that this was covered in the prologue, but to make real sense of why, I feel that it needed to be incorporated into the plot.
The other thing that dig bug me a bit, was how much narrative there was. People talk in books, but this one had numerous conversations on each page. I would have liked to have had more of an overall picture, than just what the people are saying to each other.
Despite these two negatives, the book had a lot of positives, and I did enjoy the complex nature of the story.
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**I was gifted a free copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review**
Shiray is from the planet Kadan. Falling in love with a prince wasn't part of her plan, but when handsome Prince Bryan, shows his interest, the two embark on a love affair, and soon after her seventeenth birthday, they are married.
Their planet is at war with their neighbouring planet, Polaris, and need resources from Earth to help them fight. Shiray, Bryan and his siblings Syria and Nile, are given the task of collecting these resources.
On the journey to Earth, the spacecraft that they are travelling in develops a malfunction and the next thing they know, the four of them awake with out any memory of who they are. Bryan and his siblings are together, but Shiray is alone, many miles away.
This is the first book in the Sonar Series, and I found the synopsis interesting and couldn't wait to get started.
The story is told from Shiray and Syira’s point of view, regarding their life on Kadan, and then as ‘humans’ on Earth, with no knowledge of who or what they really are.
The two main characters stories intertwine, which I liked and enjoyed.
Shiray is a very complex character. She’s quite a shy character at the start. We get to read her back story, about her life before Bryan, and how the two met and fell in love. It was sad to see them split up and not know about one another.
When her memory returns, you can’t but help feel her emotions ranging from sadness to anger when she discovers she is married to a husband who doesn't know she exists, and is in love with someone else.
It certainly makes you think, how you would feel and react, if you suddenly became aware that you weren't the person you thought you were, and that you are married but your husband has no recollection of you, and is in love with someone else. How much pain Shiray must of gone through.
The plot is unique and absorbing, and the characters are easy to make connections with.
There are some flaws in the story, such as there is a very slight difference between Earth and Kadan, which as it’s an ‘alien’ planet, I would have expected there to be some big, unusual differences, especially with the people, as they are just the same as humans but with some powers.
I understand that this was covered in the prologue, but to make real sense of why, I feel that it needed to be incorporated into the plot.
The other thing that dig bug me a bit, was how much narrative there was. People talk in books, but this one had numerous conversations on each page. I would have liked to have had more of an overall picture, than just what the people are saying to each other.
Despite these two negatives, the book had a lot of positives, and I did enjoy the complex nature of the story.
www.whisperingstories.com
December 15, 2015
With this book being my first new adult novel, I wasn’t too sure on how I would stand on the more romance-heavy reading. After talking to B. Truly, I received a little bit of a better understanding of what New Adult entails. The genre is just the next step between Young Adult and Adult. So I gave this book and genre a shot. And I’m glad I did!
When I started to read the first chapter, I thought I wasn’t going to enjoy it as much as I had anticipated. I will say that I thought the writing was a little different than what I initially thought, but that was just because the author has a drawn-out way of writing. The writing-style wasn’t bad in any way. It was just different for me. She seemed to over-explain some things which felt a little boring at times, but as I dived deeper into the story this aspect wasn’t as noticeable because I was so CAPTURED BY WHAT WAS HAPPENING!
It wasn’t until the ending of the first major plot shift that I realized she was recalling a flashback the entire time! The story had me extremely captivated. I loved the love story that Shiray and Bryan experienced. They were drawn out so carefully and they developed in a way that felt real. Even though it happened quickly, they experienced struggles that I think can be applied outside of a fictional story. The plot as a whole I think was very brilliantly detailed and written in a way that felt like I was connected to the story on many levels.
When it comes to the story as a whole, the romance does not overwhelm what is really happening outside of the relationships. I think there is a great balance of romance and fantasy plotlines. We follow two plotlines from the perspectives of Shiray and Syira which I thought really helped divide all of the conflicts without feeling like the story was too busy. There was the perfect amount of action and romance.
I definitely look forward to the next two books to see how the characters continue to develop. I think the ending of Sonar The Crashing was not a cliffhanger, but it will leave you wanting more. I will say that since this is New Adult, there are some more adult-based scenes, but if you are looking for something romantic and a little stronger than Young Adult then this would be a perfect book to start with. I am glad this was my first New Adult book! It felt like Young Adult but with a steamy twist :)
This book definitely deserves the full 4 out of 5 stars! The only reason it is not 5 out of 5 is due to the writing style which felt a little dull to me, but again, that is MY reading-preference opinion.
When I started to read the first chapter, I thought I wasn’t going to enjoy it as much as I had anticipated. I will say that I thought the writing was a little different than what I initially thought, but that was just because the author has a drawn-out way of writing. The writing-style wasn’t bad in any way. It was just different for me. She seemed to over-explain some things which felt a little boring at times, but as I dived deeper into the story this aspect wasn’t as noticeable because I was so CAPTURED BY WHAT WAS HAPPENING!
It wasn’t until the ending of the first major plot shift that I realized she was recalling a flashback the entire time! The story had me extremely captivated. I loved the love story that Shiray and Bryan experienced. They were drawn out so carefully and they developed in a way that felt real. Even though it happened quickly, they experienced struggles that I think can be applied outside of a fictional story. The plot as a whole I think was very brilliantly detailed and written in a way that felt like I was connected to the story on many levels.
When it comes to the story as a whole, the romance does not overwhelm what is really happening outside of the relationships. I think there is a great balance of romance and fantasy plotlines. We follow two plotlines from the perspectives of Shiray and Syira which I thought really helped divide all of the conflicts without feeling like the story was too busy. There was the perfect amount of action and romance.
I definitely look forward to the next two books to see how the characters continue to develop. I think the ending of Sonar The Crashing was not a cliffhanger, but it will leave you wanting more. I will say that since this is New Adult, there are some more adult-based scenes, but if you are looking for something romantic and a little stronger than Young Adult then this would be a perfect book to start with. I am glad this was my first New Adult book! It felt like Young Adult but with a steamy twist :)
This book definitely deserves the full 4 out of 5 stars! The only reason it is not 5 out of 5 is due to the writing style which felt a little dull to me, but again, that is MY reading-preference opinion.
November 4, 2013
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Sonar The Crashing by B. Truly
Love the way the author writes this story. It flows so well and easy to imagine the characters and places. Four you people are found in Colorado with no memory of who they were. Three are placed in one foster family and the other in a different one. Syira her brother and Nile are having dreams of a different time and planet with three moons. Shiray is having same dreams and ask her professor to help her remember. When she does Syrira sets out to find the other three and get there memories back because the must return to there home planet that is at war and without there help getting black diamonds back to help in the war they planet will be taken over. Read to see the awesome adventure and trials they have to go through to save there planet from Polars.
Sonar The Crashing by B. Truly
Love the way the author writes this story. It flows so well and easy to imagine the characters and places. Four you people are found in Colorado with no memory of who they were. Three are placed in one foster family and the other in a different one. Syira her brother and Nile are having dreams of a different time and planet with three moons. Shiray is having same dreams and ask her professor to help her remember. When she does Syrira sets out to find the other three and get there memories back because the must return to there home planet that is at war and without there help getting black diamonds back to help in the war they planet will be taken over. Read to see the awesome adventure and trials they have to go through to save there planet from Polars.
November 22, 2013
Space aliens with magic powers? Yes please! I loved the story line and everything else involved. I wish the sequel was out now so I didn't have to wait. I loved that the epilogue wasn't really an epilogue but a previous part of the book from someone else's point of view. I thought that was really cute. I only gave it 4 stars because there were some spelling errors and the swapping of character names. But those were few and far between that they didn't bother me too much.
July 9, 2014
It was intresting to see Shiray's and Syira's point of view interwine with each other throghout the whole book. They both have a lot of obstacles they have to overcome. There were times I laughed out loud while reading this book. I enjoyed reading Sonar the Crashing. I am intrested in reading Bryan's point of view in the next book.
March 19, 2016
I just started. I met B Truly at Space City Con. She is such a passionate person. I cannot wait to read this book!
September 25, 2024
ᴥ Sonar the Crashing (Audiobook)
ᴥ Authored by B. Truly, Narrated by Des M, Astor and Scott Calhoun
I was initially hesitant, but this audiobook blew me away! The exceptional narration brought the intricate storyline to life, expertly weaving together themes of memory loss, gain, and the quest to transcend reality.
The illusional yet captivating plot had me hooked, and the dual perspectives of Shiray and Syira added depth and complexity. The narrators' clear and engaging delivery made it easy to follow the twists and turns.
I was thoroughly enthralled by the adventure, which expertly balanced action, suspense, and thought-provoking ideas. The storyline's exploration of memory, identity, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion was fascinating.
The exceptional narration makes it an unforgettable experience with the best audio quality!
ᴥ Authored by B. Truly, Narrated by Des M, Astor and Scott Calhoun
I was initially hesitant, but this audiobook blew me away! The exceptional narration brought the intricate storyline to life, expertly weaving together themes of memory loss, gain, and the quest to transcend reality.
The illusional yet captivating plot had me hooked, and the dual perspectives of Shiray and Syira added depth and complexity. The narrators' clear and engaging delivery made it easy to follow the twists and turns.
I was thoroughly enthralled by the adventure, which expertly balanced action, suspense, and thought-provoking ideas. The storyline's exploration of memory, identity, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion was fascinating.
The exceptional narration makes it an unforgettable experience with the best audio quality!
September 24, 2024
Sonar The Crashing Audiobook Written by author B. Truly. Narrated by: Des M. Astor & Scott Calhoun
This is a very different genre from what I usually read, and listening to it on spotify was a very unusual experience. I loved the way the story has been narrated. The characters Shiray and Syira are portrayed very well, and the story is expressed through their perspectives.
The memory loss and the return of the memory and space city are what makes this story very different from the rest. The emotions that flow through are expressed really well. The author has maintained the readers' curiosity until the end because of a lot of twists and turns.
I didn't even realize the time going about as I was listening to the audiobook. I'm sure it was the same with those who were reading the book.
I loved the narration from both narrators. They were clear and precise in their pronunciation. The audio quality was also clear.
This is a very different genre from what I usually read, and listening to it on spotify was a very unusual experience. I loved the way the story has been narrated. The characters Shiray and Syira are portrayed very well, and the story is expressed through their perspectives.
The memory loss and the return of the memory and space city are what makes this story very different from the rest. The emotions that flow through are expressed really well. The author has maintained the readers' curiosity until the end because of a lot of twists and turns.
I didn't even realize the time going about as I was listening to the audiobook. I'm sure it was the same with those who were reading the book.
I loved the narration from both narrators. They were clear and precise in their pronunciation. The audio quality was also clear.
November 14, 2015
*I was given a copy of this book in exchange of a honest review*
This is an entertaining, fast paced book with a relationship we all dream about and action that keeps you wandering if anyone will survive.
The Writing:
I liked that this book has two POVs. We are used that if there are two POVs, one is from the female main character and the other from the male main character. That doesn't happen in this book. Both POVs are from females main characters and that are like sisters. Each one of them have a different relationship and its great to read and follow them.
The writing was good, it was easy to get into the story and you wanted to keep reading. You like and care for the characters and there are many situations that keeps you into the book.
The Story:
Other thing I really liked was the story. It was quite unique in its own way. I've read 'aliens' on Earth but never read what happens in this book. It has so many twists.
The first pages are great because you get to know better Kadan and in the comparsion with Earth you can understand it better than maybe you do in other books.
The Kadanan having different powers was really cool but we don't get to see many powers other than the ones the main characters have and they don't use them all the time. That's something I would like to read more about.
I think this book has like two parts: the first one is more from relationships and bonds between different characters; the second one is more action/strategy and the enmity between the two planets (Kadan and Polar) but it doesn't have less relationship thing, don't worry.
At the end, you have two scenes that are not in the book told but anyone, they are 'Epilogue part 1' and 'Epilogue part 2'. Scenes from Bryan's POV.OMG. It left me wanting to read more from his POV. I specially loved 'Epilogue part 1' if you read this book you will understand. ;)
The Characters:
Shiray: I really liked her. I think I could connect with her. She is intelligent and powerful.
Bryan: So sweet. He's just so sweet with Shiray. He cares a lot about everyone and I can't wait to see him as a king.
OMG Bryan and Shiray relationship. It's so beautiful. I love reading them together, they story from the beginning and even in the worst times. It was so great. I definitely want a relationship like that.
Syira: I liked her sometimes and sometimes I didn't. She frustrated me sometimes but I liked that she fights for love.
Nile: We don't get to know him very well. However, I want to know him more, I want him finding his soul mate.
I loved how protective and careful were Shiray,Bryan,Syira and Nile with each other. They are a really beautiful group of friends.
Kadeem: I have high expectations for him. I want to read more of him, to get to know him better.
Great Sci-fi, action, romance book with some bonds that keep you saying 'I want something like that' and some antagonism between races that I definitely want to know how it ends.
Looking forward to read book 2!
If you like sci-fi, action, romance and aliens with super powers this is definitely for you!
'We pick up the pieces and start over'
This is an entertaining, fast paced book with a relationship we all dream about and action that keeps you wandering if anyone will survive.
The Writing:
I liked that this book has two POVs. We are used that if there are two POVs, one is from the female main character and the other from the male main character. That doesn't happen in this book. Both POVs are from females main characters and that are like sisters. Each one of them have a different relationship and its great to read and follow them.
The writing was good, it was easy to get into the story and you wanted to keep reading. You like and care for the characters and there are many situations that keeps you into the book.
The Story:
Other thing I really liked was the story. It was quite unique in its own way. I've read 'aliens' on Earth but never read what happens in this book. It has so many twists.
The first pages are great because you get to know better Kadan and in the comparsion with Earth you can understand it better than maybe you do in other books.
The Kadanan having different powers was really cool but we don't get to see many powers other than the ones the main characters have and they don't use them all the time. That's something I would like to read more about.
I think this book has like two parts: the first one is more from relationships and bonds between different characters; the second one is more action/strategy and the enmity between the two planets (Kadan and Polar) but it doesn't have less relationship thing, don't worry.
At the end, you have two scenes that are not in the book told but anyone, they are 'Epilogue part 1' and 'Epilogue part 2'. Scenes from Bryan's POV.OMG. It left me wanting to read more from his POV. I specially loved 'Epilogue part 1' if you read this book you will understand. ;)
The Characters:
Shiray: I really liked her. I think I could connect with her. She is intelligent and powerful.
Bryan: So sweet. He's just so sweet with Shiray. He cares a lot about everyone and I can't wait to see him as a king.
OMG Bryan and Shiray relationship. It's so beautiful. I love reading them together, they story from the beginning and even in the worst times. It was so great. I definitely want a relationship like that.
Syira: I liked her sometimes and sometimes I didn't. She frustrated me sometimes but I liked that she fights for love.
Nile: We don't get to know him very well. However, I want to know him more, I want him finding his soul mate.
I loved how protective and careful were Shiray,Bryan,Syira and Nile with each other. They are a really beautiful group of friends.
Kadeem: I have high expectations for him. I want to read more of him, to get to know him better.
Great Sci-fi, action, romance book with some bonds that keep you saying 'I want something like that' and some antagonism between races that I definitely want to know how it ends.
Looking forward to read book 2!
If you like sci-fi, action, romance and aliens with super powers this is definitely for you!
'We pick up the pieces and start over'
December 8, 2013
I received this book through Goodreads First Reads giveaways.
I really, really liked this book. I read it in just over two sittings. It was fast and varied. Even with the memories and flash backs, I was never confused so it was well planned! I love strong sibling relationships. The whole situation with Melanie, though it wasn't fun for them, was super entertaining to me. Especially the mid-class mind-warp and the girl-fights. I hope there's a return to Earth or at least the return of Mr. Galvan and a verbal confrontation with the CIA-I want to know what they'd been doing with the ship, etc. I like the progression of their powers without focusing too much on them. The battles and fight scenes were extra fun with the mix of laser beams and telekinetic powers. I like that the females were strong characters and could defend themselves. I love the sci-fi vision here. It's not post-apocalyptic like most of the popular sci-fi's out there and it's not super shiny either. It's still gritty and realistic. Since she put in some sex scenes, she could've gotten more gory on the battle fields and torturing too.
There was a few major issues for it being a sci-fi book. Earth's atmosphere is NOT mainly oxygen as stated in the prologue when listing Earth and Kadan's similarities. It's roughly 3/4 nitrogen. Also, going 300 million light years at the speed of light would take you 300 million years, not three days. You're going to have to put a "faster" in there. I also don't think the time progression between planets made sense, nor did the fact that Kadan's celebrated Christmas, were Christians, made ancient Greek references or practiced Taekwondo-Jujitsu. Or spoke English. Since no Kadan has ever actually been to Earth, simple monitoring for the last thousand years or so via satellites just isn't enough of an excuse for Kadan to be so heavily immersed in Earth's culture. Especially with no television for information dispersal!
And commas. I would recommend spending a few hours memorizing comma rules and usage. Probably 85% of all the typos were comma related. Some were where new paragraphs should've started - like when a new person starts speaking or just run-on paragraphs with several different subjects discussed. There was some structure stuff like page 325 or extra spaces on 105. My favorite typo was on page 328, "We kept a rooster of the deceased..." I marked all the errors that I noticed while reading but that one was memorable. "Guess house" instead of "guest house." (pg 137) It does need reread and edited again. (I'm a former editor for a high school newspaper back in the day, sorry!)
That all may seem really negative but I do want to read the rest of the series when it comes out! I did really, really, really like it!
I really, really liked this book. I read it in just over two sittings. It was fast and varied. Even with the memories and flash backs, I was never confused so it was well planned! I love strong sibling relationships. The whole situation with Melanie, though it wasn't fun for them, was super entertaining to me. Especially the mid-class mind-warp and the girl-fights. I hope there's a return to Earth or at least the return of Mr. Galvan and a verbal confrontation with the CIA-I want to know what they'd been doing with the ship, etc. I like the progression of their powers without focusing too much on them. The battles and fight scenes were extra fun with the mix of laser beams and telekinetic powers. I like that the females were strong characters and could defend themselves. I love the sci-fi vision here. It's not post-apocalyptic like most of the popular sci-fi's out there and it's not super shiny either. It's still gritty and realistic. Since she put in some sex scenes, she could've gotten more gory on the battle fields and torturing too.
There was a few major issues for it being a sci-fi book. Earth's atmosphere is NOT mainly oxygen as stated in the prologue when listing Earth and Kadan's similarities. It's roughly 3/4 nitrogen. Also, going 300 million light years at the speed of light would take you 300 million years, not three days. You're going to have to put a "faster" in there. I also don't think the time progression between planets made sense, nor did the fact that Kadan's celebrated Christmas, were Christians, made ancient Greek references or practiced Taekwondo-Jujitsu. Or spoke English. Since no Kadan has ever actually been to Earth, simple monitoring for the last thousand years or so via satellites just isn't enough of an excuse for Kadan to be so heavily immersed in Earth's culture. Especially with no television for information dispersal!
And commas. I would recommend spending a few hours memorizing comma rules and usage. Probably 85% of all the typos were comma related. Some were where new paragraphs should've started - like when a new person starts speaking or just run-on paragraphs with several different subjects discussed. There was some structure stuff like page 325 or extra spaces on 105. My favorite typo was on page 328, "We kept a rooster of the deceased..." I marked all the errors that I noticed while reading but that one was memorable. "Guess house" instead of "guest house." (pg 137) It does need reread and edited again. (I'm a former editor for a high school newspaper back in the day, sorry!)
That all may seem really negative but I do want to read the rest of the series when it comes out! I did really, really, really like it!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 19, 2015
Independent Reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors that Rock.
Bryan, Shiray, Nile and Syira are on a ship heading for Earth when they lose control of the ship and it crashes. They are found wandering ouside of Boulder, Colorado with no memories. Bryan, Nile and Syira are sent to one foster family and Shiray who was found separately was sent to another. They are placed in high school because they don't know there ages and guess. After being on Earth for a couple years they all start having weird dreams of another planet. They all feel like the dreams are so real. Shiray is the first to get her memories back with the help of her teacher Mr. Galvan and hypnosis. She remembers they are on a mission to come to Earth to obtain black diamonds to help them win a war against Polaris. After that she goes to the other three to see what they know. They have not gotten all of there memories back. Shiray is very upset about this when she realizes Bryan who is her husband does not remember her and now has a serious girlfriend.
This is a very complicated story and I probably did not do justice to it on my summary of the book. It was an extremely good book. The story line is awesome. There is so much going but you don't get lost or confused with the story line. I had a hard time putting this book down. I had to know if Bryan would remember Shiray and what he was going to do about his new girlfriend. All of the characters are very likeable. I'm excited for book two to come out. I did not care for the prologue. I think the book would have been fine without all the explanation on why they speak English and how similar the planets are. That could have been written into the actual story line I think. I also felt that the characters talked a little stiff. I don't know if that was suppose to be intentional or not.
I would recommend this to a Y/A reader who enjoys Sci-Fi.
Bryan, Shiray, Nile and Syira are on a ship heading for Earth when they lose control of the ship and it crashes. They are found wandering ouside of Boulder, Colorado with no memories. Bryan, Nile and Syira are sent to one foster family and Shiray who was found separately was sent to another. They are placed in high school because they don't know there ages and guess. After being on Earth for a couple years they all start having weird dreams of another planet. They all feel like the dreams are so real. Shiray is the first to get her memories back with the help of her teacher Mr. Galvan and hypnosis. She remembers they are on a mission to come to Earth to obtain black diamonds to help them win a war against Polaris. After that she goes to the other three to see what they know. They have not gotten all of there memories back. Shiray is very upset about this when she realizes Bryan who is her husband does not remember her and now has a serious girlfriend.
This is a very complicated story and I probably did not do justice to it on my summary of the book. It was an extremely good book. The story line is awesome. There is so much going but you don't get lost or confused with the story line. I had a hard time putting this book down. I had to know if Bryan would remember Shiray and what he was going to do about his new girlfriend. All of the characters are very likeable. I'm excited for book two to come out. I did not care for the prologue. I think the book would have been fine without all the explanation on why they speak English and how similar the planets are. That could have been written into the actual story line I think. I also felt that the characters talked a little stiff. I don't know if that was suppose to be intentional or not.
I would recommend this to a Y/A reader who enjoys Sci-Fi.
May 21, 2014
This is a great book! If you love Sci-fi and romance I highly recommend. It is an easy read once you get into the story I was done with the book in 3 sittings. At the end of the day its a great story and I cannot wait until the sequel to find out what happens to Syria and Kadeem. The author is a wonderful storyteller with a lot of potential and I cannot wait to see what else she has in store for her readers and fans.
July 25, 2016
It took me a long time to get "into" the book. I picked it up and put it down quite a few times, however, once I got into it I found I didn't want to put it down. Slow start in my opinion but a great middle and ending. I love a book that really draws me in and makes me think. I loved the quote “This was no regular dream; this was a waking dream. Who was I? It had to have happened in my lifetime. I could feel it in my soul.”
March 22, 2015
This was a wonderful book full of action and romance. I couldn't seem to read it fast enough. This is one of those books that the rare moments you put it down, you are wondering what's next. I am so excited for the second book. This being the authors debut novel was shocking. I am not only looking forward to the next book in this series, but the many other books this author should (and will) undoubtedly write.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review via NETGALLEY.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review via NETGALLEY.
October 3, 2013
Great book. Truly helped me understand so many things that are normally unexplained. And some questions that are normally left answered i find myself asking for more. Cant wait on book 2 thanks for the good read. I definitely recommend this book to anyone of any age anywhere
October 7, 2024
Audiobook Review - 📚
Title : Sonar The Crashing
Author : B. Truly
Narrators: Des M. Astor & Scott Calhoun
"Sonar The Crashing" by B. Truly is a unique blend of romance, fantasy, and sci-fi that takes readers on a thrilling journey through love, memory loss, and the battle for survival. The plot centers around Shiray, a young woman from the planet Kadan, who embarks on an unexpected adventure to Earth after marrying Prince Bryan. When an unexpected malfunction erases the memories of her and her companions, Shiray finds herself alone, with no recollection of who she is, and separated from her love, Bryan.
The story is told from both Shiray’s and Syira’s points of view, giving depth to the characters and allowing readers to experience two compelling storylines. Shiray, in particular, stands out as a favorite character due to her emotional complexity and strength. Her journey—from falling in love to grappling with the pain of her lost identity and a husband who no longer remembers her—makes her incredibly relatable. The emotional depth of her character evokes strong empathy, especially as she battles the heartache of Bryan's forgotten love.
This audiobook's masterful balancing act between romance and action makes it simple for listeners to remain engrossed throughout. The characters' emotional and personal growth are provided with an intriguing backdrop by the world-building, and the narrative moves at a fast pace.
Notwithstanding a few small issues like a lot of talk and an incomplete picture of the alien planet, the story's engaging premise and the characters' deep emotional experiences more than make up for these deficiencies. Lovely treatment is given to the issues of love, identity, and the effects of memory loss.
For anyone looking for a romantic sci-fi adventure that strikes a good mix between action and character development, I highly recommend "Sonar The Crashing". The story's mature twist is enhanced with a sensual romance that will particularly appeal to readers of New Adult literature. This audiobook receives a strong 4.5 out of 5 stars because, in spite of a few small issues, it offers a touching and engrossing experience that leaves you wanting more.
⭐ Rating : 4.5/5 🌟⭐
⭐ Must Recommended 🌟
Title : Sonar The Crashing
Author : B. Truly
Narrators: Des M. Astor & Scott Calhoun
"Sonar The Crashing" by B. Truly is a unique blend of romance, fantasy, and sci-fi that takes readers on a thrilling journey through love, memory loss, and the battle for survival. The plot centers around Shiray, a young woman from the planet Kadan, who embarks on an unexpected adventure to Earth after marrying Prince Bryan. When an unexpected malfunction erases the memories of her and her companions, Shiray finds herself alone, with no recollection of who she is, and separated from her love, Bryan.
The story is told from both Shiray’s and Syira’s points of view, giving depth to the characters and allowing readers to experience two compelling storylines. Shiray, in particular, stands out as a favorite character due to her emotional complexity and strength. Her journey—from falling in love to grappling with the pain of her lost identity and a husband who no longer remembers her—makes her incredibly relatable. The emotional depth of her character evokes strong empathy, especially as she battles the heartache of Bryan's forgotten love.
This audiobook's masterful balancing act between romance and action makes it simple for listeners to remain engrossed throughout. The characters' emotional and personal growth are provided with an intriguing backdrop by the world-building, and the narrative moves at a fast pace.
Notwithstanding a few small issues like a lot of talk and an incomplete picture of the alien planet, the story's engaging premise and the characters' deep emotional experiences more than make up for these deficiencies. Lovely treatment is given to the issues of love, identity, and the effects of memory loss.
For anyone looking for a romantic sci-fi adventure that strikes a good mix between action and character development, I highly recommend "Sonar The Crashing". The story's mature twist is enhanced with a sensual romance that will particularly appeal to readers of New Adult literature. This audiobook receives a strong 4.5 out of 5 stars because, in spite of a few small issues, it offers a touching and engrossing experience that leaves you wanting more.
⭐ Rating : 4.5/5 🌟⭐
⭐ Must Recommended 🌟
November 12, 2024
I was intrigued by the premise of the book, because the blurb focuses on the struggle between being in love with someone new and losing the prior memories of your spouse. I really wanted the book fo focus on this issue and the turmoil of how to cope with this knowledge. It was one of the big topics I wanted to see explored after Avengers: Endgame brought back people who were gone for 5 years. How do the people who have moved on now deal with their loved ones returning?
I enjoyed the romances in the book, and there were quite a few different romantic story arcs. I really believed the romance between Jason (Brian) and Melanie. But the struggle of knowing he is already married, and not who he thinks he is, wasn't as expanded as I was hoping. Once the family is faced with the knowledge, they seek help to regain their memories, and that's that.
The similarities between these aliens and humans was quite interesting. They look like us, but live longer and have powers. So when they lost their memories the intelligence agency just stuck them in high school, thinking they were teenagers, when in fact they were full adult warriors for their planet. But ok, this is a trope. Let's just hide people in plain sight by sticking them in high school. I had this issue with Twilight as well, I mean, isn't it easier to blend in as a college student or an office job worker? Why high school? Ah, so we can have the trope of older dude seduces teenage girl.
The rest of the story is typical space opera style with war between certain planets and battles both on Earth and their planets. There's a secret cross-species romance that has an interesting story arc that gets set up and makes me wonder if there will be a sequel.
I listened to this as an audiobook, which is my preferred format. The story is told in alternating POV between 3 of the characters. I struggled a little telling the two women characters apart at times because the voices were similar and their personalities were as well. The male character was obvious. The emotions and urgency of their situation and battles is well presented in the audio.
I enjoyed the romances in the book, and there were quite a few different romantic story arcs. I really believed the romance between Jason (Brian) and Melanie. But the struggle of knowing he is already married, and not who he thinks he is, wasn't as expanded as I was hoping. Once the family is faced with the knowledge, they seek help to regain their memories, and that's that.
The similarities between these aliens and humans was quite interesting. They look like us, but live longer and have powers. So when they lost their memories the intelligence agency just stuck them in high school, thinking they were teenagers, when in fact they were full adult warriors for their planet. But ok, this is a trope. Let's just hide people in plain sight by sticking them in high school. I had this issue with Twilight as well, I mean, isn't it easier to blend in as a college student or an office job worker? Why high school? Ah, so we can have the trope of older dude seduces teenage girl.
The rest of the story is typical space opera style with war between certain planets and battles both on Earth and their planets. There's a secret cross-species romance that has an interesting story arc that gets set up and makes me wonder if there will be a sequel.
I listened to this as an audiobook, which is my preferred format. The story is told in alternating POV between 3 of the characters. I struggled a little telling the two women characters apart at times because the voices were similar and their personalities were as well. The male character was obvious. The emotions and urgency of their situation and battles is well presented in the audio.
September 26, 2024
Sonar The Crashing Audiobook Written by author B. Truly. Narrated by: Des M. Astor & Scott Calhoun is a captivating New Adult sci-fi romance thriller.
This is my third audiobook by B.Truly and her writings always impressed me from the beginning. Both The narrator Des M. Astor and Scott Calhoun are talented in their own way. They have an excellent range of character voices. Both male and female narrator's pronunciation and voice is clear so a reader can easily understand the plot. They have told the story at perfect pace, which will keep a reader engaged till the last page. I am impressed with their narration. Des M. Astor gave strength to the character of Harmony and Scott Calhoun was excellent with the male characters, perfectly portrayed the romance and sci-fi plot.
The Romeland family’s destiny takes center stage as they navigate a complex journey of love, identity, and survival. The mix of déjà vu and amnesia creates suspense right away. I am quite impressed with the characters of Harmony as she is portraying the confusion, vulnerability, and strength of a woman caught between two worlds. Her character expressed her inner struggles in a delicate way, making her story even more captivating.
Both narrators vividly captured the characters' emotions and conflicts, enhancing the complex plot and creating an immersive futuristic world. Apart from Harmony, I like the character Jason's because his bond with Melanie is special and undeniable. Despite his amnesia, she brings him peace, reminding him of someone from his past. Also, Harmony’s journey to understand herself and Paige’s efforts to save her relationship give another layer to the story.
With its blend of romance, intrigue, and thrilling sci-fi elements, this story explores the complexities of memory, destiny, and the heart’s resilience. Overall ,I really liked the story, both the narrators are so good, that it feels like I am inside the audiobook and everything this is happening around me.
September 28, 2024
*The Sonar Series: Book 1* tells the story of Shiray, a young girl from the planet Kadan. She falls in love with Prince Bryan, and soon after her seventeenth birthday, they get married. Their planet, Kadan, is at war with a neighboring planet, Polaris. Shiray, Bryan, and his siblings, Syria and Nile, are sent on a mission to collect resources from Earth to help with the war.
While traveling to Earth, their spaceship has a malfunction. When they wake up, they have no memory of who they are. Bryan and his siblings are together, but Shiray is alone, far from them. The story is told from both Shiray’s and Syria’s perspectives as they live on Earth without knowing their true identities.
Shiray starts as a shy character, and we learn about her life before she met Bryan. After she gets her memory back, she feels pain and anger when she realizes that Bryan doesn’t remember her and is in love with someone else. You can feel her emotions as she struggles with this.
The plot is unique and interesting, and the characters are easy to connect with. However, there are a few small issues. The differences between Earth and Kadan are not big enough for an alien world, and the story has a lot of dialogue. It would have been nice to see more descriptions and fewer conversations.
Despite these small problems, the book is enjoyable, and the story keeps you interested. If you like sci-fi with romance and mystery, you will enjoy this book.
While traveling to Earth, their spaceship has a malfunction. When they wake up, they have no memory of who they are. Bryan and his siblings are together, but Shiray is alone, far from them. The story is told from both Shiray’s and Syria’s perspectives as they live on Earth without knowing their true identities.
Shiray starts as a shy character, and we learn about her life before she met Bryan. After she gets her memory back, she feels pain and anger when she realizes that Bryan doesn’t remember her and is in love with someone else. You can feel her emotions as she struggles with this.
The plot is unique and interesting, and the characters are easy to connect with. However, there are a few small issues. The differences between Earth and Kadan are not big enough for an alien world, and the story has a lot of dialogue. It would have been nice to see more descriptions and fewer conversations.
Despite these small problems, the book is enjoyable, and the story keeps you interested. If you like sci-fi with romance and mystery, you will enjoy this book.
November 5, 2024
"Sonar The Crashing" captivated me, especially as it beautifully intertwined Shiray's and Syira's perspectives throughout the story. Both characters faced numerous obstacles, and following their emotional journeys made for a deeply engaging read.
This New Adult sci-fi romance thriller promised a compelling narrative filled with emotional complexity, and it certainly lived up to my expectations. What stands out is the author’s ability to evoke a wide range of emotions, from the thrill of adventure to the tenderness of newfound love, and the anguish of forgotten truths.
The characters are well-developed, and their journeys feel meaningful, inviting readers to contemplate the nature of memory and connection. This book is not only a thrilling read but also an exploration of love and identity that leaves a lasting impression. A must-read for fans of sci-fi romance and anyone who appreciates a story that masterfully intertwines fantasy, emotion, and thought-provoking twists.
The moments of humor sprinkled into the narrative made me laugh out loud, adding a delightful contrast to the tension and challenges they endured. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and am eagerly anticipating the next installment.
This New Adult sci-fi romance thriller promised a compelling narrative filled with emotional complexity, and it certainly lived up to my expectations. What stands out is the author’s ability to evoke a wide range of emotions, from the thrill of adventure to the tenderness of newfound love, and the anguish of forgotten truths.
The characters are well-developed, and their journeys feel meaningful, inviting readers to contemplate the nature of memory and connection. This book is not only a thrilling read but also an exploration of love and identity that leaves a lasting impression. A must-read for fans of sci-fi romance and anyone who appreciates a story that masterfully intertwines fantasy, emotion, and thought-provoking twists.
The moments of humor sprinkled into the narrative made me laugh out loud, adding a delightful contrast to the tension and challenges they endured. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and am eagerly anticipating the next installment.
September 27, 2024
Sonar The Crashing Audiobook Written by author B. Truly. Narrated by: Des M. Astor & Scott Calhoun is an engrossing romantic thriller.
I listened to the audiobook version and was impressed by both the narrators Des M. Astor and Scott Calhoun. Both have a wide range for each of the characters giving them an unique characters. The story is narrated at a perfect pace, helping the readers grasp the plot easily.
The story is a perfect blend of romance, drama, sci-fi and mystery, the story explores the complexities of love. The story revolves around the Romeland Family and Shiray from the planet Kadan tasked to collect resources from Earth. Their mission goes wrong and the story takes an unique twist keeping you hooked.
The concept of amnesia in a love angle was unique for me making the story intresting. The narrative tracks of Shiray and Syira added unique perspectives to the story.
Overall, Sonar The Crashing is a great start to the Sonar Series and the audiobook was really enjoyable.
I listened to the audiobook version and was impressed by both the narrators Des M. Astor and Scott Calhoun. Both have a wide range for each of the characters giving them an unique characters. The story is narrated at a perfect pace, helping the readers grasp the plot easily.
The story is a perfect blend of romance, drama, sci-fi and mystery, the story explores the complexities of love. The story revolves around the Romeland Family and Shiray from the planet Kadan tasked to collect resources from Earth. Their mission goes wrong and the story takes an unique twist keeping you hooked.
The concept of amnesia in a love angle was unique for me making the story intresting. The narrative tracks of Shiray and Syira added unique perspectives to the story.
Overall, Sonar The Crashing is a great start to the Sonar Series and the audiobook was really enjoyable.
November 2, 2024
Book Review : Sonar The Crashing Audiobook
Written by B. Truly.
Narrated by Des M. Astor & Scott Calhoun.
Sonar The Crashing by B. Truly is an exciting mix of sci-fi and romance that dives deep into memory, identity, and love. The story centers on Harmony, who is haunted by strange dreams and has no memory of her past. Her life turns upside down as she learns that what she knows may not be real. Paige, on the other hand, is heartbroken when she realizes the love of her life no longer remembers her, and she’s faced with a tough choice.
The narration is spot-on: Des M. Astor beautifully captures Harmony’s confusion and strength, while Scott Calhoun gives depth to the male voices, especially in emotional moments. Both narrators bring a lot of feeling to the story, making it easy to connect with the characters.
If you enjoy stories about love, fate, and unexpected twists, Sonar The Crashing is worth a listen!
Written by B. Truly.
Narrated by Des M. Astor & Scott Calhoun.
Sonar The Crashing by B. Truly is an exciting mix of sci-fi and romance that dives deep into memory, identity, and love. The story centers on Harmony, who is haunted by strange dreams and has no memory of her past. Her life turns upside down as she learns that what she knows may not be real. Paige, on the other hand, is heartbroken when she realizes the love of her life no longer remembers her, and she’s faced with a tough choice.
The narration is spot-on: Des M. Astor beautifully captures Harmony’s confusion and strength, while Scott Calhoun gives depth to the male voices, especially in emotional moments. Both narrators bring a lot of feeling to the story, making it easy to connect with the characters.
If you enjoy stories about love, fate, and unexpected twists, Sonar The Crashing is worth a listen!
November 3, 2024
What would you do if you had amnesia but fell in love, only to learn upon regaining your memory, that you're already married?
Find out in this New Adult, Sci-fi, Romance Thriller
When I read this blurb I knew it was going to be an intriguing read and it turned out to be great one!
There's a delicate balance of fantastic world building, intense twist and romance and other emotions sprinkled into the book , it delves deep into fantasy, love and allow us readers to contemplate and feel the emotions.
The beauty of writing is that it's profound and each chapter leaves a lasting impression, it somehow evokes emotions and gives an exciting feelings.
Shiray, Bryan and Syria all were such multifaceted characters it kept me hooked to the storyline.
If you are looking for a beautiful escape through a story then give this book a chance to amaze you.
Find out in this New Adult, Sci-fi, Romance Thriller
When I read this blurb I knew it was going to be an intriguing read and it turned out to be great one!
There's a delicate balance of fantastic world building, intense twist and romance and other emotions sprinkled into the book , it delves deep into fantasy, love and allow us readers to contemplate and feel the emotions.
The beauty of writing is that it's profound and each chapter leaves a lasting impression, it somehow evokes emotions and gives an exciting feelings.
Shiray, Bryan and Syria all were such multifaceted characters it kept me hooked to the storyline.
If you are looking for a beautiful escape through a story then give this book a chance to amaze you.
November 12, 2024
B. Truly’s writing kept me hooked. I loved the way the story unfolded through the perspectives of both Shiray and Syira. The contrast between their journeys kept things interesting.
The audiobook narration was superb, especially with the voice acting of Des M. Astor and Scott Calhoun, who gave each character a distinct, relatable voice. The emotional highs and lows were conveyed really well, and I found myself fully invested in the outcome.
The pacing of the book was well-balanced, with plenty of action and twists to keep me interested.
This book is a great introduction to New Adult sci-fi, and I’m excited to see how the series develops. I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good romance with some sci-fi twists and complex characters.
The audiobook narration was superb, especially with the voice acting of Des M. Astor and Scott Calhoun, who gave each character a distinct, relatable voice. The emotional highs and lows were conveyed really well, and I found myself fully invested in the outcome.
The pacing of the book was well-balanced, with plenty of action and twists to keep me interested.
This book is a great introduction to New Adult sci-fi, and I’m excited to see how the series develops. I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good romance with some sci-fi twists and complex characters.
November 3, 2024
This is my first experience with audio books, except for the non fictions that felt like motivational podcasts. I wasn't quite sure of my patience level for listening to 6 hours of narrations and incidents. But guess what, I loved it.
A science fiction involving space, planets, wars, disasters, invaders, and main characters with their unique power. Sounds fascinating right! The book also delves into the complexity of emotions involving siblings, love, thrill and existence. With multiple narrators, it became easy and intriguing for me to dive deep into their story. Filled with adventures and twists, this book is definitely going to keep you at the edges.
A science fiction involving space, planets, wars, disasters, invaders, and main characters with their unique power. Sounds fascinating right! The book also delves into the complexity of emotions involving siblings, love, thrill and existence. With multiple narrators, it became easy and intriguing for me to dive deep into their story. Filled with adventures and twists, this book is definitely going to keep you at the edges.
September 26, 2024
Audio Book Review : Sonar The Crashing Audiobook Written by author B. Truly. Narrated by: Des M. Astor & Scott Calhoun
In Sonar The Crashing, B. Truly delivers an intriguing blend of sci-fi, romance, and mystery, drawing readers into the lives of characters whose destinies are entwined in ways they can barely comprehend. The concept of déjà vu mixed with amnesia creates an immediate sense of suspense, and Harmony's journey of self-discovery, alongside Paige’s battle to restore her relationship, makes for a compelling dual perspective.
As for the narration, Des M. Astor’s portrayal of Harmony was excellent, capturing the confusion, vulnerability, and strength of a woman trapped between two worlds. Her voice conveyed the inner turmoil Harmony faced with a delicate balance, making her story all the more gripping. Scott Calhoun’s performance was equally compelling, giving the male characters a depth that perfectly complemented the tension-filled romance and the broader sci-fi elements of the plot.
Both narrators excelled in bringing the emotional intensity of the characters to life, enhancing the listening experience. The way they expressed the distinct personalities and conflicts of the Romeland family added layers to the already intricate plot, creating an immersive world that felt real despite its futuristic setting.
Overall, Sonar The Crashing is a thrilling start to the Sonar Series, combining the excitement of sci-fi with the emotional depth of romance. If you're a fan of stories that blend mystery, fate, and romance in a space-faring world, this audiobook is a must-listen!
In Sonar The Crashing, B. Truly delivers an intriguing blend of sci-fi, romance, and mystery, drawing readers into the lives of characters whose destinies are entwined in ways they can barely comprehend. The concept of déjà vu mixed with amnesia creates an immediate sense of suspense, and Harmony's journey of self-discovery, alongside Paige’s battle to restore her relationship, makes for a compelling dual perspective.
As for the narration, Des M. Astor’s portrayal of Harmony was excellent, capturing the confusion, vulnerability, and strength of a woman trapped between two worlds. Her voice conveyed the inner turmoil Harmony faced with a delicate balance, making her story all the more gripping. Scott Calhoun’s performance was equally compelling, giving the male characters a depth that perfectly complemented the tension-filled romance and the broader sci-fi elements of the plot.
Both narrators excelled in bringing the emotional intensity of the characters to life, enhancing the listening experience. The way they expressed the distinct personalities and conflicts of the Romeland family added layers to the already intricate plot, creating an immersive world that felt real despite its futuristic setting.
Overall, Sonar The Crashing is a thrilling start to the Sonar Series, combining the excitement of sci-fi with the emotional depth of romance. If you're a fan of stories that blend mystery, fate, and romance in a space-faring world, this audiobook is a must-listen!
November 3, 2024
In the warmth of the book's embrace, the words move gracefully. A symphony written in prose, a masterwork to be followed. The ink, a brush, and strokes of brilliance all come into play here. The writing in this book is truly something to marvel at. Lyrical lyrics written by B truly, which cast an enchanting spell, entertain the mind, which is the dwelling place of thoughts.
A rich tapestry of meaning unfurls with each word, inviting contemplation as it spins around in the mind of the reader.
A rich tapestry of meaning unfurls with each word, inviting contemplation as it spins around in the mind of the reader.
February 11, 2025
B. Truly crafts a universe that is expansive and detailed, yet intimately connected to the journey of the characters.
The story is paced to keep the pages turning, balancing intense action sequences with deep character development and moments of introspection.
These characters individuals growth throughout the book is compelling and nuanced, resonating with themes of empowerment and identity.
Can't wait for more.
The story is paced to keep the pages turning, balancing intense action sequences with deep character development and moments of introspection.
These characters individuals growth throughout the book is compelling and nuanced, resonating with themes of empowerment and identity.
Can't wait for more.
December 4, 2014
I won this in a Goodreads giveaway.
Somebody get this woman an editor. There is an insane amount of repetition, formatting errors, and the sex scenes sound like Truly is attempting to write a trashy romance novel without the language and detail.
Shiray is married to the prince of her planet, Bryan. His sister Syira is her best friend and their brother Nile joins the three on a mission to Earth. They're looking for crystals that will help their people, the Kadans, in a war against the Polars (who are attempting to take over the Kadan world) Something wrong happens and they crash, causing the 4 teens (on their planet, people were out of school by age 16 and preparing for their futures) to have amnesia. The siblings are found together (as Jason, Harmony, and Jaden) and Shiray is found elsewhere (as Paige). Shiray forms a bond with a teacher who puts her under hypnosis, allowing her memories to return.
I say this later, but one of the things that really made me uncomfortable is how possessive Bryan and Shiray are, and how abusive their relationship is to others.
--by page 80--
I have to roll my eyes at how much their planet is like Earth. The people know about Earth due to observations, but they have the same names for their 12 months, a cabana dance, and carat diamonds. There are some things I can ignore: teenage girls are immature in that their thoughts lean toward "he's gorgeous, he's perfect" and 18-year-old boys kiss the first time they meet someone. I can even get over my frustration at Harmony being upset that she got detention (again) for being late and hating the teacher. That is typical behavior of teens. But the story has a Roswell feeling to it, only the content is more disjointed and the writing (and some of the thoughts) are more juvenile than what I believe the target audience is (older teens).
We had never been intimate before in his bedroom.[…] Oh my, I was starting to feel faint. I moaned (page 70) and Wow, what a confession. my heart swelled to hear him say those words. (page 72)
I don't feel the actual emotion from it. The only reason why I know how they feel is because the author writes their thoughts. I am not reading the passion and true feelings behind the words.
It was also a bit creepy that Mr. Galvan just asks if he can put Paige under hypnosis and she agrees. Also, don't hypnotized people talk? Is it possible for them to go under and experience things without having some type of guidance?
The aliens and their planet are also too human. It would have been better if it was the future and they were part of a crew who searched for an alternate world and evolved to have different mind powers.
If I hadn't won it, I would stop reading.
--by page 160--
I really do have to wonder if B. Truly watched Roswell. 2 boys and 1 girl crash/stay together while the other girl is elsewhere. The former 3 break into a police station where *gasp* they learn the government knows of them. The police station is really a CIA building to keep an eye on them (OK that didn't happen in Roswell, but the FBI was undercover in various places).
I chalked the belief that the station was a complete coverup as teenage paranoia but the fact that it was true made me scoff. That's too elaborate and doesn't fully make sense. Did the station not exist 3 years before?
What I also felt was unrealistic was how Galvan and his sister reacted to Shiray wanting to move with a nonchalant attitude. Yes, like some woman will let a strange teenager in her house, and changing schools is just so easy that the guardian just has to sign a paper and not go to the school itself.
I'm not sure how to feel about the words "cordial" and "consummated." On one hand, they ARE royalty; on the other, they're regarded as Earth teens who wouldn't be expected to use those words in normal conversation.
--by page 240--
I think that Bryan isn't affected by the hypnosis because he's in love with Melanie. Who he is a jerk to. He really is a hypocrite, both on and off his planet. He can talk to exes, but becomes possessive when Shiray does the same.
Shiray's reaction to Melanie at first was understandable with the pain, but her wanting to KILL Melanie was inexcusable. Get the eff over it. HE LOST HIS MEMORY THE SAME AS YOU. Melanie had NO IDEA about your past. She's reasonably upset that you, crazy new chick, just show up and (in her mind) manipulate him from her. The relationship between Shiray and Bryan is abusive to others.
--by the end--
I'm so glad that Shiray came to her senses and realized Melanie (and Bryan) wasn't at fault. I'm also glad Bryan realized that he was a jerk and a hypocrite.
I was confused by the flipping between "God" and "Sonar." Is it both or were those typos too?
Why would Syira and the other females need contraceptive shots if they're not expected to be having sex outside of marriage?
On page 438, King Julius' reaction to Syira's reveal was horrible. He didn't seem livid and "Nooooo" is not a reply but a howl of denial or horror.
I did see typos and errors on the following pages:
13, 75, 309, 316
Somebody get this woman an editor. There is an insane amount of repetition, formatting errors, and the sex scenes sound like Truly is attempting to write a trashy romance novel without the language and detail.
Shiray is married to the prince of her planet, Bryan. His sister Syira is her best friend and their brother Nile joins the three on a mission to Earth. They're looking for crystals that will help their people, the Kadans, in a war against the Polars (who are attempting to take over the Kadan world) Something wrong happens and they crash, causing the 4 teens (on their planet, people were out of school by age 16 and preparing for their futures) to have amnesia. The siblings are found together (as Jason, Harmony, and Jaden) and Shiray is found elsewhere (as Paige). Shiray forms a bond with a teacher who puts her under hypnosis, allowing her memories to return.
I say this later, but one of the things that really made me uncomfortable is how possessive Bryan and Shiray are, and how abusive their relationship is to others.
--by page 80--
I have to roll my eyes at how much their planet is like Earth. The people know about Earth due to observations, but they have the same names for their 12 months, a cabana dance, and carat diamonds. There are some things I can ignore: teenage girls are immature in that their thoughts lean toward "he's gorgeous, he's perfect" and 18-year-old boys kiss the first time they meet someone. I can even get over my frustration at Harmony being upset that she got detention (again) for being late and hating the teacher. That is typical behavior of teens. But the story has a Roswell feeling to it, only the content is more disjointed and the writing (and some of the thoughts) are more juvenile than what I believe the target audience is (older teens).
We had never been intimate before in his bedroom.[…] Oh my, I was starting to feel faint. I moaned (page 70) and Wow, what a confession. my heart swelled to hear him say those words. (page 72)
I don't feel the actual emotion from it. The only reason why I know how they feel is because the author writes their thoughts. I am not reading the passion and true feelings behind the words.
It was also a bit creepy that Mr. Galvan just asks if he can put Paige under hypnosis and she agrees. Also, don't hypnotized people talk? Is it possible for them to go under and experience things without having some type of guidance?
The aliens and their planet are also too human. It would have been better if it was the future and they were part of a crew who searched for an alternate world and evolved to have different mind powers.
If I hadn't won it, I would stop reading.
--by page 160--
I really do have to wonder if B. Truly watched Roswell. 2 boys and 1 girl crash/stay together while the other girl is elsewhere. The former 3 break into a police station where *gasp* they learn the government knows of them. The police station is really a CIA building to keep an eye on them (OK that didn't happen in Roswell, but the FBI was undercover in various places).
I chalked the belief that the station was a complete coverup as teenage paranoia but the fact that it was true made me scoff. That's too elaborate and doesn't fully make sense. Did the station not exist 3 years before?
What I also felt was unrealistic was how Galvan and his sister reacted to Shiray wanting to move with a nonchalant attitude. Yes, like some woman will let a strange teenager in her house, and changing schools is just so easy that the guardian just has to sign a paper and not go to the school itself.
I'm not sure how to feel about the words "cordial" and "consummated." On one hand, they ARE royalty; on the other, they're regarded as Earth teens who wouldn't be expected to use those words in normal conversation.
--by page 240--
I think that Bryan isn't affected by the hypnosis because he's in love with Melanie. Who he is a jerk to. He really is a hypocrite, both on and off his planet. He can talk to exes, but becomes possessive when Shiray does the same.
Shiray's reaction to Melanie at first was understandable with the pain, but her wanting to KILL Melanie was inexcusable. Get the eff over it. HE LOST HIS MEMORY THE SAME AS YOU. Melanie had NO IDEA about your past. She's reasonably upset that you, crazy new chick, just show up and (in her mind) manipulate him from her. The relationship between Shiray and Bryan is abusive to others.
--by the end--
I'm so glad that Shiray came to her senses and realized Melanie (and Bryan) wasn't at fault. I'm also glad Bryan realized that he was a jerk and a hypocrite.
I was confused by the flipping between "God" and "Sonar." Is it both or were those typos too?
Why would Syira and the other females need contraceptive shots if they're not expected to be having sex outside of marriage?
On page 438, King Julius' reaction to Syira's reveal was horrible. He didn't seem livid and "Nooooo" is not a reply but a howl of denial or horror.
I did see typos and errors on the following pages:
13, 75, 309, 316
October 19, 2013
Imagine if you woke up one day with no memory. You live with a foster family and two siblings who also have no memory. You are told things about yourself that you aren't sure are true. This is how Sonar begins.
Jason, Harmony, and Jaden are siblings with no memory of their past life. For the past two years they have been living with a foster family, going to high school, and trying to make the best of the situation. Then, a new girl, Paige, comes to their school and shakes their world up. She knows things about them she couldn't possibly know. To make matters worse, she claims her real name is Shiray and she is married to Jason. Unfortunately, Jason is in love with another girl, Melanie. Through hypnosis, Harmony and Jaden are able to remember their life on another planet and long to return. Their peaceful planet is under attack by the brutal King of the Polars. The reason they had been sent to Earth in the first place was to extract black diamonds to help them win the war.They find out their real names, Bryan, Syira and Nile. Jason does not get his memory back right away and is frustrated by the situation. The reader wonders if his inability to remember is somehow tied to the fact that he is in love with another woman and may not necessarily want to remember another life and another world. Nonetheless, he goes along with their plan to try to recapture their ship (hidden by the CIA)and return to their home planet, Kadan.
Many obstacles are put in their way, personal and logistical, but they manage to fly away with their ship. Bryan has to break up with his Earth girlfriend and Shiray must learn to forgive Bryan because she knows his infidelity wasn't his fault.
They return to a planet devastated by war. They have to fight in fierce battles, but manage to rout the hostile forces taking over. In the midst of all this turmoil, we learn that Syira has a secret. She is involved with the enemy. Kadeem is the son of King Zeus of the Polars. Theirs is a forbidden love and when others find out, it places them in mortal danger.
The story ends here, but leaves room for the sequel. King Zeus is not finished with them yet. And he is furious that his son would betray him.
A special treat is shown in the epilogue from Bryan's POV. He is trying to regain his memory and Shiray sends him images of their wedding night.
Jason, Harmony, and Jaden are siblings with no memory of their past life. For the past two years they have been living with a foster family, going to high school, and trying to make the best of the situation. Then, a new girl, Paige, comes to their school and shakes their world up. She knows things about them she couldn't possibly know. To make matters worse, she claims her real name is Shiray and she is married to Jason. Unfortunately, Jason is in love with another girl, Melanie. Through hypnosis, Harmony and Jaden are able to remember their life on another planet and long to return. Their peaceful planet is under attack by the brutal King of the Polars. The reason they had been sent to Earth in the first place was to extract black diamonds to help them win the war.They find out their real names, Bryan, Syira and Nile. Jason does not get his memory back right away and is frustrated by the situation. The reader wonders if his inability to remember is somehow tied to the fact that he is in love with another woman and may not necessarily want to remember another life and another world. Nonetheless, he goes along with their plan to try to recapture their ship (hidden by the CIA)and return to their home planet, Kadan.
Many obstacles are put in their way, personal and logistical, but they manage to fly away with their ship. Bryan has to break up with his Earth girlfriend and Shiray must learn to forgive Bryan because she knows his infidelity wasn't his fault.
They return to a planet devastated by war. They have to fight in fierce battles, but manage to rout the hostile forces taking over. In the midst of all this turmoil, we learn that Syira has a secret. She is involved with the enemy. Kadeem is the son of King Zeus of the Polars. Theirs is a forbidden love and when others find out, it places them in mortal danger.
The story ends here, but leaves room for the sequel. King Zeus is not finished with them yet. And he is furious that his son would betray him.
A special treat is shown in the epilogue from Bryan's POV. He is trying to regain his memory and Shiray sends him images of their wedding night.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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