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Archives > The Holders Series by Julianna Scott - Starting January 8th 2014

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Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
17-year-old Becca spent her whole life protecting her brother from, well, everything. The abandonment of their father, the so called 'experts' who insist that voices in his head are unnatural and must be dealt with, and the constant threat of being taken away to some hospital and studied like an animal. When two representatives appear claiming to have the answers to Ryland's perceived problem, Becca doesn't buy it for one second. That is until they seem to know things about Ryland and about Becca and Ryland's family, that forces Becca to concede that there may be more to these people than meets the eye. Though still highly skeptical, Becca agrees to do what's best for Ryland.

What they find at St. Brigid's is a world beyond their imagination. Little by little they piece together the information of their family's heritage, their estranged Father, and the legend of the Holder race that decrees Ryland is the one they've been waiting for. However, they are all--especially Becca--in for a surprise that will change what they thought they knew about themselves and their kind.

She meets Alex, a Holder who is fiercely loyal to their race, and for some reason, Becca and Ryland. There's an attraction between Becca and Alex that can't be denied, but her true nature seems destined to keep them apart. However, certain destinies may not be as clear cut as everyone has always believed them to be.

Becca is lost, but found at the same time. Can she bring herself to leave Ryland now that he's settled and can clearly see his future? Will she be able to put the the feelings she has for Alex aside and head back to the US? And can Becca and Ryland ever forgive their father for what he's done?


Several of us will be buddy reading this in January.
If anyone wants to join us, the author has very kindly offered up some free ebook review copies to everyone who would like to join us ☺

So far we have - me, Abbie, Mei, Cheyenne, and Natalie. If anyone else wants to join us message me with your email address and prefered format - epub or mobi ☺ Happy reading everybody!


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
The names I have so far are -
Natalie
Cheyenne
Mei
Rachel
Blair - I still need to know what format you need?

and then myself, Abbie, and Lynn who already have a copy.

If anyone else wants to join and would like a free ebook copy, please message me ASAP. I need to email names and email addresses to the author later today (it is 12 o'clock lunch time where I am now ☺)

Thanks!


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
Hi guys, have spoken to the author and she will be sending the books out soon ☺

If anybody wants to read the sequel which will be out in february, it's available as a 'read now' title on Netgalley here - https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/sho...

See you guys on the 8th ☺


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Mei (meijey) | 3810 comments I received the email and my copy this morning. Can't wait to start. :)


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
Yay! I'm excited for this one, it looks really good ☺


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rachel, x (typedtruths) | 8401 comments I just got my copy. Thanks so much Sarah. I am excited this sounds great!! :)


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
Just started ☺


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Abi (abi_gr) | 27659 comments Starting in a bit. :)


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
Okay so far, some information given but not too much.
chapter 4 (view spoiler)


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chapter 5 (view spoiler)


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chapter 6 (view spoiler)


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chapter 7 (view spoiler)


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
end of chapter 7 (view spoiler)


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chapter 8 (view spoiler)


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Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
chapter 10 (view spoiler)


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Abi (abi_gr) | 27659 comments I started, but got distracted!
Going to carry on with it now. :)


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
That's like me yesterday!

chapter 10 (view spoiler)


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chapter 11 (view spoiler)


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Abi (abi_gr) | 27659 comments Chapter 5 - (view spoiler)


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chapter 13 (view spoiler)


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chapter 13 (view spoiler)


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
chapter 13 (view spoiler)


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Abi (abi_gr) | 27659 comments Sarah wrote: "chapter 6 [spoilers removed]"

Haha!


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
chapter 15 (view spoiler)


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chapter 18 (view spoiler)


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Abi (abi_gr) | 27659 comments Sarah wrote: "end of chapter 7 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
Abbie wrote: "Sarah wrote: "end of chapter 7 [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"


That's terrible :(


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Abi (abi_gr) | 27659 comments Sarah wrote: "That's like me yesterday!

chapter 10 [spoilers removed]"


I was thinking that!


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Lynn | 28 comments Wow, you guys read fast! And I'm thinking you are not in the US, because I just woke up! Ha!

Starting now.


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Abi (abi_gr) | 27659 comments Haha, No, we're both in the UK. :)


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Abi (abi_gr) | 27659 comments Sarah wrote: "chapter 18 [spoilers removed]"

Yep! (view spoiler)


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
chapter 20 (view spoiler)


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Lynn | 28 comments Abbie wrote: "Haha, No, we're both in the UK. :)"

Haha, well that explains the porridge thing. Cuz yeah, most of us over here think it's pretty gross. Sorry! =)


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Abi (abi_gr) | 27659 comments Sarah wrote: "chapter 20 [spoilers removed]"

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Lynn | 28 comments Don't know if the author has younger siblings but Ryland is spot on. He is just like my sister. Shes cute but I want to throttle her too. ha!


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
Lynn wrote: "Don't know if the author has younger siblings but Ryland is spot on. He is just like my sister. Shes cute but I want to throttle her too. ha!"

I have brothers like that! You have to add stuff to porridge to make it taste nice, if you put cinnamon and apple in it, or golden syrup, or pineapple, or anything sweet it makes it much better ☺ I'm guessing that boarding school porridge is generally pretty awful though.


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Lynn | 28 comments Sarah wrote: "Lynn wrote: "Don't know if the author has younger siblings but Ryland is spot on. He is just like my sister. Shes cute but I want to throttle her too. ha!"

I have brothers like that! You have to a..."


The stuff I've had is made by a woman in our church who grew up in the north. Don't know where but I guess it's near Leeds. She makes huge batches for everyone. Thing is we can never tell who actually likes it because even those of us who don't pretend to so we don't hurt her feelings. =P


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
Yeah, its great when you're on a diet, but when your not its not as good as frosted flakes ☺


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Lynn | 28 comments Chap 3 I am loving Alex. (view spoiler)


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
chapter 21 (view spoiler)


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chapter 22 (view spoiler)


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chapter 23 (view spoiler)


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Abi (abi_gr) | 27659 comments Just finished!
Are you going to read the second one?


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
Yes, I already have it from netgalley ☺


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Abi (abi_gr) | 27659 comments I'm just about to go get it.
I'll read it with you when you're free. :)


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
I'll probably start tonight after I've finished this one as we're reading the pretenders tomorrow ☺


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90931 comments Mod
chapter 24 (view spoiler)


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Abi (abi_gr) | 27659 comments Great, i'll start it in a bit. :)


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Abi (abi_gr) | 27659 comments The seers chapter 1 - (view spoiler)


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