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The Grey Ones: Book 1 of The Path of the Maiden series
"Mum?" Can you truly see if I am lying?" Fifteen-year-old Mae, the eldest daughter of Yvonne has come across her mum's memoirs. They reveal a hidden past. A life steeped in the Occult and all its aspects... Mae wants her mother to teach her to read the Tarot cards and Palmistry. Reluctant, her mother agrees as long as Mae promises to study the basics first and not to talk about it to anyone. Yvonne grew up seeing the 'grey people', they were as blurred as the people she saw in full colour. It wasn't until she got a pair of glasses that she knew for sure... the 'Grey Ones' were the shades of the dead. They didn't scare her, but... these sad souls attracted something else. The other beings of twilight, darker than the night and dreadfully powerful...It became clear to young Yvonne that not everybody can see the dead or hear their voices. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, her Grandad had been committed to an asylum. He heard voices too. Not wanting to follow the same fate, Yvonne learned not to talk about her unwanted gift. The Grey Ones is the first book of The Path of the Maiden series. It tells the true story of a young girl's quest for becoming 'normal'. A path of trial and error and many lies. Through the light-hearted interaction between Yvonne and her family, the Occult mysteries and paranormal phenomena are explained in a basic easy to grasp manner. Learn alongside curious Mae about the Afterlife, the Auric bodies, and the different types of entities that visit us when we least expect it and much, much more...
325 pages, Paperback
Published January 12, 2019
About the author
Yvonne J. Smit
1 book44 followersYvonne born in the Netherlands is the fifth child of an Accountant and a homemaker. The first four years, she grew up in Weesp, a small picturesque town near Amsterdam. Just before she turned five, her parents decided to relocate their growing family and moved Yvonne with her three sisters and two brothers to the rural village of Doorn in the province of Utrecht.
Creativity has been Yvonne's strength from an early age. As a young child, she would escape into her drawings, stories or express her feelings in music. If it wasn't for the struggle to come to terms with Dyslexia, she would have pursued a career in Journalism.
Dyslexia was not the only obstacle she had to deal with. Growing up in the seventies and eighties there was no internet to consult. Neither did the local library stock up on self-help books for those with a well-developed sixth-sense. Questioning her own sanity, Yvonne learned the hard way that not everybody sees The Grey Ones, The Shady ones or those who live in Shadow.
Yvonne moved to the UK at the age of twenty-one, hoping to start anew and escape the persistent pull of the Paranormal.
Wanting to take on a tranquil, mundane life, she held a multitude of jobs in varying positions. From Clerk to Manager, Employed and Self-employed. She ploughed herself up in the world of Charity, Fashion, Transport, Events, Craft Markets, Therapy and Security. There were many successful jobs to choose from and to make her own if it wasn't for this one position. A vacancy in a field of expertise she at first didn't want to accept: The Occult.
Yvonne has lived and worked in the UK for twenty-six years. She recently relocated with her British Husband and three children to the lovely village of Stiphout in the Netherlands.
www.yvonnejsmit.com
Creativity has been Yvonne's strength from an early age. As a young child, she would escape into her drawings, stories or express her feelings in music. If it wasn't for the struggle to come to terms with Dyslexia, she would have pursued a career in Journalism.
Dyslexia was not the only obstacle she had to deal with. Growing up in the seventies and eighties there was no internet to consult. Neither did the local library stock up on self-help books for those with a well-developed sixth-sense. Questioning her own sanity, Yvonne learned the hard way that not everybody sees The Grey Ones, The Shady ones or those who live in Shadow.
Yvonne moved to the UK at the age of twenty-one, hoping to start anew and escape the persistent pull of the Paranormal.
Wanting to take on a tranquil, mundane life, she held a multitude of jobs in varying positions. From Clerk to Manager, Employed and Self-employed. She ploughed herself up in the world of Charity, Fashion, Transport, Events, Craft Markets, Therapy and Security. There were many successful jobs to choose from and to make her own if it wasn't for this one position. A vacancy in a field of expertise she at first didn't want to accept: The Occult.
Yvonne has lived and worked in the UK for twenty-six years. She recently relocated with her British Husband and three children to the lovely village of Stiphout in the Netherlands.
www.yvonnejsmit.com
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February 28, 2019
I was given this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
I'll be honest, I did not expect to like this book this much. It's not really my genre exactly, but it's a mix of memoir and paranormal following the author, Yvonne Smit, as she explains her intuitions with various members of her family.
The writing is fairly simple, which took a bit to get into the story since a part of me thought it read like a debut book, and some of the dialogue is a bit cringe worthy. But the actual topic of Smit having premonitions and being able to read people's auras and seeing "Grey Ones" is pretty fascinating.
I don't love the style of the book, with Smit alternating between talking to her family members and then explaining the theme with a personal story from her past, but I think this is the way to best get the information across. A lot of questions that outsiders might have about things are asked through her children, and once you get about 50 pages into the book, you are pretty invested in just seeing how the rest of the book plays out.
3.5 stars, rounded up.
I'll be honest, I did not expect to like this book this much. It's not really my genre exactly, but it's a mix of memoir and paranormal following the author, Yvonne Smit, as she explains her intuitions with various members of her family.
The writing is fairly simple, which took a bit to get into the story since a part of me thought it read like a debut book, and some of the dialogue is a bit cringe worthy. But the actual topic of Smit having premonitions and being able to read people's auras and seeing "Grey Ones" is pretty fascinating.
I don't love the style of the book, with Smit alternating between talking to her family members and then explaining the theme with a personal story from her past, but I think this is the way to best get the information across. A lot of questions that outsiders might have about things are asked through her children, and once you get about 50 pages into the book, you are pretty invested in just seeing how the rest of the book plays out.
3.5 stars, rounded up.
February 2, 2019
This is for sure one of my favourite books of 2019. The book had me gripped from the beginning and putting it down isn't easy. I found the book to be quite down to earth for a book of this subject. It's an easy read, but also one you can learn from. I am looking forward to reading book 2 in this series, and seeing where the author's journey takes her and her family.
January 23, 2019
Brilliant read I loved this book I hardly put it down and when I did put it down it wasn't for long I really didn't want it to end but when it did I was left wanting more! The ending is a cliff hanger which I love/hate lol.
Thank you Yvonne for sharing these experiences you have had and still having,and I'll be sure to keep a look out for book 2 xx
Thank you Yvonne for sharing these experiences you have had and still having,and I'll be sure to keep a look out for book 2 xx
March 2, 2019
I won this book from Goodreads (kindle version) for an honest review.
I wasn't too sure about this book at first. However, the more I read it the more I enjoyed the story being told here (and frankly could not put it down). This book had a bit of a Sixth Sense vibe but less of a mystery on the main character (meaning she is not dead and doesn't know it) and not written as scary. Well narrated this story will take you on an unexpected journey and open your eyes up to all that goes on in this world. A fast paced read you will find that you like the main person and her personal story. I recommend this story for those who like a good spirit world read.
I wasn't too sure about this book at first. However, the more I read it the more I enjoyed the story being told here (and frankly could not put it down). This book had a bit of a Sixth Sense vibe but less of a mystery on the main character (meaning she is not dead and doesn't know it) and not written as scary. Well narrated this story will take you on an unexpected journey and open your eyes up to all that goes on in this world. A fast paced read you will find that you like the main person and her personal story. I recommend this story for those who like a good spirit world read.
March 31, 2019
I won this Kindle edition book in a GoodReads giveaway. Thank you to everyone involved.
Great book with interesting characters
Great book with interesting characters
April 14, 2019
The opening lines of this book really struck me. I was immediately wondering what would happen next. Though at times it was a bit slow, I really enjoyed the perspective of the book.
May 27, 2019
I won this Kindle book on Goodreads. Fascinating story of a family who can see dead people. Intriguing and rather spooky.
April 26, 2019
With Goodreads rating system I would give it a 2.5, ok with a possibility to like it. The story is presented as a mother telling her daughter about her being able to see "grey ones" which are spirit like beings. The concept of the story is very interesting, just no climax or ending to the story. I do realize that it says it's book 1, but it ends with just simply stopping the story and not explaining what just happened in the present day of the story line.
If you enjoy the paranormal and want to read about someones encounters with them in life than this would be an interesting story for you to read.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
If you enjoy the paranormal and want to read about someones encounters with them in life than this would be an interesting story for you to read.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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