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(Submerged Sun #2)
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When Miranda Sun returns to Marin on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, this time of her own free will, she quickly learns that her worst fears have been realised. The glittering underwater city is not as she had left it, nor too is Marko, the young king who has dominated her thoughts and heart for the last twelve months since leaving Marin.
Miranda, however, has not made ...more
Miranda, however, has not made ...more
Paperback, 284 pages
Published
December 2014
by Harlequin Teen
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Nov 25, 2014
Vanessa Garden
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Hi all! Summer is coming and so is IMPULSE, book 2 in the Submerged Sun Series!
So get ready to dive in deep and lose your heart at the bottom of the ocean, lol.
A big thanks to those who wrote to me after reading CAPTIVATE. I cherish every word :)
I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. And have a great Christmas and New Year!!!
Xoxoxo
So get ready to dive in deep and lose your heart at the bottom of the ocean, lol.
A big thanks to those who wrote to me after reading CAPTIVATE. I cherish every word :)
I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. And have a great Christmas and New Year!!!
Xoxoxo


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A well developed, intrigue, plot thickened novel about an underwater kingdom unlike anything I’ve ever known. – Abooktopia
It’s been a year since Robbie returned Miranda to the surface, back to her previous life. Not a single day has passed by where her thoughts are not filled with her promise to the handsome underwater king, Marko. Her promise to return to Marin on her eighteenth birthday. The time has finally come for Miranda to give the king a second chance, an ...more

This review was originally posted on The Moonlight Library
SUMMARY
Miranda Sun has returned to the underwater city of Marin where her dream boy, the young king Marko, awaits, but somehow her sister Lauren has managed to tag along! With her own agenda, Lauren manages to ruin everything – but the biggest question is why is Marko being so cold towards Miranda? Doesn’t he love her anymore? What happened in the year she was away? And can Marko’s sister Sylvia be trusted, or will she betray him and pl ...more
SUMMARY
Miranda Sun has returned to the underwater city of Marin where her dream boy, the young king Marko, awaits, but somehow her sister Lauren has managed to tag along! With her own agenda, Lauren manages to ruin everything – but the biggest question is why is Marko being so cold towards Miranda? Doesn’t he love her anymore? What happened in the year she was away? And can Marko’s sister Sylvia be trusted, or will she betray him and pl ...more

A copy was provided by HarlequinTEEN Australia in exchange for an honest review.
In case you haven't noticed, I heavily panned Captivate, book 1 of the Submerged Sun series. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't go near its sequel, Impulse, for obvious reasons. However, I received Impulse together with Captivate and it has such a glorious cover (I mean, come on, look at that cover!), so I thought, why not?

Wow, I mean, wow! A sequel that is thousands times better than its immediate predecessor? D ...more
In case you haven't noticed, I heavily panned Captivate, book 1 of the Submerged Sun series. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't go near its sequel, Impulse, for obvious reasons. However, I received Impulse together with Captivate and it has such a glorious cover (I mean, come on, look at that cover!), so I thought, why not?

Wow, I mean, wow! A sequel that is thousands times better than its immediate predecessor? D ...more

3.5 Stars.
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Impulse begins almost twelve months after Miranda has returned to the surface, and her thoughts soon return to her promise to Marko, to return to Marin on her eighteenth birthday. Torn between not wanting to leave her grandparents, now the only parents she knows and living with Marko, calling the underwater kingdom home. But with sister Lauren ensuring their safety, it's time for Miranda to take a chance on the king that was once her reluctant c ...more
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Impulse begins almost twelve months after Miranda has returned to the surface, and her thoughts soon return to her promise to Marko, to return to Marin on her eighteenth birthday. Torn between not wanting to leave her grandparents, now the only parents she knows and living with Marko, calling the underwater kingdom home. But with sister Lauren ensuring their safety, it's time for Miranda to take a chance on the king that was once her reluctant c ...more

Aug 24, 2014
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Just won an advance copy of Impulse by HarlequinTEEN Australia, and I couldn't be happier right now. I'm on cloud nine people! ^.^
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2/5
There were aspects of this book that were interesting, mainly the first half of the book, but somewhere along the way I felt like the story sort of crashed and burned.
Firstly, the concept of Marin. Marin is an underworld city that is actually an old spaceship. This idea could have had merit if it was established, but instead the characters just think that it's very convenient that everything, and I mean absolutely EVERYTHING, has been provided for them. Nobody questions this. Nobody wonders ...more
There were aspects of this book that were interesting, mainly the first half of the book, but somewhere along the way I felt like the story sort of crashed and burned.
Firstly, the concept of Marin. Marin is an underworld city that is actually an old spaceship. This idea could have had merit if it was established, but instead the characters just think that it's very convenient that everything, and I mean absolutely EVERYTHING, has been provided for them. Nobody questions this. Nobody wonders ...more


Impulse is the second novel in the Submerged Sun series. Continuing the story Miranda Sun, as she turns eighteen years old she returns to the underwater city of Marin and her true love; King Marko. In this dramatic romance story, Miranda is confronted with new mysteries and challenges that are cropping up in Marin. Impulse is a riveting story that transitions very well from Submerged Sun. In the Atlantis-like city, danger and suspense is rising.
The story is very creative and passionate. It has ...more

Oh my goodness. I literally squealed when this arrived in my mail yesterday. I had ordered it on December 16th, 2014 and was really worried something had happened along the way. It was coming from Australia but most international purchases I have made made it in 2-3 weeks. Anyway, the point is, it finally showed up and I could get my Marko/Robbie fix! Plus, look at that gorgeous cover!
Vanessa Garden did it again with Impulse. Not only that, but she managed to exceed my expectations for this boo ...more
Vanessa Garden did it again with Impulse. Not only that, but she managed to exceed my expectations for this boo ...more

Actual rating 2.5.
Impulse was definitely engaging. I so didn't empathise with the characters this time round, and the plot felt confusing and unnecessary at many points, however it kept me wanting more and I finished it pretty quickly. I will probably read the next one just to find out what happens, tthough I am not craving it like I did this one at the end of Captivate. ...more
Impulse was definitely engaging. I so didn't empathise with the characters this time round, and the plot felt confusing and unnecessary at many points, however it kept me wanting more and I finished it pretty quickly. I will probably read the next one just to find out what happens, tthough I am not craving it like I did this one at the end of Captivate. ...more

Wow!!!!
My favourite characters return for an action packed, addictive, awesome sequel to Captivate! So many twists and turns and craziness!
Seriously amazing!!!
Now the wait for the next one...... It's going to kill me!
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My favourite characters return for an action packed, addictive, awesome sequel to Captivate! So many twists and turns and craziness!
Seriously amazing!!!
Now the wait for the next one...... It's going to kill me!
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I finished this book in one day even better that I've read it before its released in Australia!!! omg can I have the third book now? vanessa?
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REALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why do people have to be so stupid? Answer me that. Why do people think that just because they are family that they are not evil and don't deserve the same punishment as anyone else would if the did the same thing. I don't understand. Characters like this make me so mad, but yet I keep reading these types of books. Maybe it's because this is really how people would react in real life.
IDK!!! But I must say I have really enjoyed these first two books.
I do love the characters e ...more
Why do people have to be so stupid? Answer me that. Why do people think that just because they are family that they are not evil and don't deserve the same punishment as anyone else would if the did the same thing. I don't understand. Characters like this make me so mad, but yet I keep reading these types of books. Maybe it's because this is really how people would react in real life.
IDK!!! But I must say I have really enjoyed these first two books.
I do love the characters e ...more

Almost as good as the first one, but not quite.
I read reviews on this one before grabbing it, and I have to say that I disagree with much of what I read--by way of people's complaints. Maybe they didn't understand the characters? Maybe they were imposing their own perspective over top of the actual players?
There was a little whiplash in the political spectrum of things that I found slightly unbelievable, but otherwise, there was great tension and build. I look forward to the next installation. ...more
I read reviews on this one before grabbing it, and I have to say that I disagree with much of what I read--by way of people's complaints. Maybe they didn't understand the characters? Maybe they were imposing their own perspective over top of the actual players?
There was a little whiplash in the political spectrum of things that I found slightly unbelievable, but otherwise, there was great tension and build. I look forward to the next installation. ...more

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4 out of 5
Some of you may have read my review on the first book of this series 'Captivate'. This book follows on exactly a year after Marko promises to wait for her on Bob's Bay beach if she wishes to return to Marin.
Of course she does and everything goes super chaotic - Damir's capture is questioned, Lauren is there, Sylvia is two-timing, Robbie's been hurt. SO much going on.
Infertility of Marin is a big focus in this book and the difficulties the entir ...more
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4 out of 5
Some of you may have read my review on the first book of this series 'Captivate'. This book follows on exactly a year after Marko promises to wait for her on Bob's Bay beach if she wishes to return to Marin.
Of course she does and everything goes super chaotic - Damir's capture is questioned, Lauren is there, Sylvia is two-timing, Robbie's been hurt. SO much going on.
Infertility of Marin is a big focus in this book and the difficulties the entir ...more

Miranda Sun has a big decision to make. It has been a year since Robbie returned her to the surface and to her life with her grandparents and older sister, Lauren. Not a day has passed since leaving Marin that she hasn't thought about the underwater city - and their handsome king, Marko. Making the decision to return to Marin isn't an easy one but at least this time Miranda will be there on her own terms - as a guest of the king and not as his captive. In the year since Miranda left many things
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After reading Captivate last year, I have been eager to read the sequel to see what Miranda would do once she returned to Marin. Impulse continues a year after the conclusion of the first book, and it was still as action packed and surprising as the first book.
I liked how Miranda was willing to stand up for herself in the most part of this book. She is determined to save Marin and will do anything she can to see that Marin’s fertility returns. When it comes ...more
After reading Captivate last year, I have been eager to read the sequel to see what Miranda would do once she returned to Marin. Impulse continues a year after the conclusion of the first book, and it was still as action packed and surprising as the first book.
I liked how Miranda was willing to stand up for herself in the most part of this book. She is determined to save Marin and will do anything she can to see that Marin’s fertility returns. When it comes ...more

You know that feeling when you see the sequel of a book you’ve read being published? Yes, almost always an excitement and then you’d automatically purchase (in this case, a request on NetGalley) the book before you realised that you really weren’t that keen on book 1. Oops! It was unfortunate that I wasn’t quite that keen on Captivate but I didn’t hate it plus I was somewhat curious about Miranda’s return to Marin so I gave Impulse a go.
There’s definitely no denying it now, Miranda is really rea ...more
There’s definitely no denying it now, Miranda is really rea ...more

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This book did not disappoint, Vanessa Garden is a great stand out author and I can't wait to read her future books. Impulse carries on the story of Miranda 12 months after Captivate it is now her 18th birthday and she has to decide weather she will return to Marko.
Impulse is still full of action that has you clinging to your seat and not wanting to put the book down. I love the characters and the direction they head, Miranda is my favourite as she is so intent of saving Marin and the people she ...more
Impulse is still full of action that has you clinging to your seat and not wanting to put the book down. I love the characters and the direction they head, Miranda is my favourite as she is so intent of saving Marin and the people she ...more

-> Received a free copy to review
Such a gorgeous cover that I could not help but be intrigued by the story. To be honest I didnt read the first book and have jumped straight into the second and still felt that it was a pretty good read at first. At times it can feel a bit childish but I can see how it would have an appeal to some young teens but if you're looking for an actual plot this is not the book for you. Although you breeze through this book you realise that not much actually happens at a ...more
Such a gorgeous cover that I could not help but be intrigued by the story. To be honest I didnt read the first book and have jumped straight into the second and still felt that it was a pretty good read at first. At times it can feel a bit childish but I can see how it would have an appeal to some young teens but if you're looking for an actual plot this is not the book for you. Although you breeze through this book you realise that not much actually happens at a ...more

Why is it over??
The relationship development between Miranda and Marko is beautiful and the increased characterization and involvement of Lauren was great.. initially. I found her a bit annoying in some places but I think that added the development and interesting-ness of the characters. The way that this book followed I thought was great. I really can't wait for the next installment !! ...more
The relationship development between Miranda and Marko is beautiful and the increased characterization and involvement of Lauren was great.. initially. I found her a bit annoying in some places but I think that added the development and interesting-ness of the characters. The way that this book followed I thought was great. I really can't wait for the next installment !! ...more

Oh it was good to get back to Marin and everyone involved with it. Marin just keeps revealing more of its mysteries, and it all makes it even more intriguing. Now I regret reading it so fast because now I have to wait even longer for the next book! I'm sure the wait will be worth it, though- the wait between the first book and this one certainly was.
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This novel is just like any other Harlequin book. Such a beautiful cover though. Miranda and Lauren both appear shallow, naïve and utterly obsessed over each one of the Marin brothers. I wonder why there is only a few YA heroine's like Katniss Everdeen or Tris Prior. Even Elena Gilbert has more bite.
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I absolutely loved Captivate, and was waiting patiently for the next one. Impulse doesn't disappoint. Wow the events in Impulse move along quite fast. There are so many twists and turns. I love Robbie, Marko and Miranda. I never really liked Lauren and by the end I really hated her. Btw that ending! Gasp! I need to know what happens next!
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love love loving the submerged sun series ... expecially love how in impulse the polt seems that it's resolving and the book ending near and then boom straight back in there again one of those books you wish you could forget and read again and again ... but when is the third coming out I'm very impatient
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Again this book was brilliant. Just as rivetting as Captivate I couldn't put it down and wait to see what happened next. Well written will definitely be looking for more Vanessa Garden books in the future :)
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OMG! Impulse has a cover and a blurb now! I'm sooo excited to read it!
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there aren't even words to describe my love of this book and this series. I'm sure I've said it before but if i could be even half as good at writing as Vanessa is I'd be stoked!! love it!
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A bookseller and Young Adult author, Vanessa loves nothing more than immersing herself in the exciting world of books. When she is not raving about her favourite reads with customers, or mentally casting actors to play the characters in her next novel, she enjoys hanging out with those she loves most.
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