The Intruder.

 

 

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Who knows what the storm will blow in…

 
Casey's cabin in the wilderness is not built for a hurricane. Her roof shakes, the lights flicker, and the tree outside her front door sways ominously in the wind. But she's a lot more worried about the girl she discovers lurking outside her kitchen window. 

She’s young. She’s alone. And she’s covered in blood.   

  The girl won't explain where she came from or loosen her grip on the knife in her right hand. And when Casey makes a disturbing discovery in the middle of the night, things take a turn for the worse. 

The girl has a dark secret. One she’ll kill to keep. And if Casey gets too close to the truth, she may not live to see the morning.

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I love Freida McFadden. I have read a few of her books, and none of them has disappointed me. I read The Intruder with my friend as a buddy read for June. There is a reason that Freida is one of my favorite thriller authors; she knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their chairs. Not long after I picked up the book, I was captivated by the characters and eager to see what would happen next. The Intruder is not a book that you will be able to put down easily. The story's setting made it so much more suspenseful. 

My favorite aspect of Freida’s books is the twists and turns throughout the story. The Intruder had a good number of twists that I didn’t see coming, especially closer to the ending of the book. However, I felt that there weren’t as many twists as she usually has. I still loved the book and the way that it was written. As always, I love Freida’s descriptions, they make me feel as if I am watching a thriller movie while I am reading. 

The connection between the characters was intense in this book; especially between Casey and the young girl. Once the story got to that part, I knew that I was in trouble and wouldn’t be able to put the book down. I do think that this one of Freida’s darker books. I would keep talking about this story, but I don’t want to give too much away. Highly recommended for any thriller fans!

Darkest Storm(Star Touched:Witch Blade,#2)

 

 

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Jade Harrington wasn't supposed to have magic at all, let alone the silver lightning that marks her as the most dangerous student on a volcanic island full of witches. And she definitely wasn't supposed to fall for Logan Ashford, the infuriatingly controlled proctor who trains her in secret, kisses her like she's the only thing keeping him human, and guards his own darkness with a ferocity that terrifies her. 

But after the devastating events of Halloween night, two people are missing, and the Witch Council sends investigators to find out why. Every answer they uncover drags them closer to the truth Jade’s desperate to hide, and even Logan's walls are starting to crack under the pressure. 

However, the investigation soon becomes the least of Jade’s problems. Because when monsters breach the island, Jade's lightning explodes in front of everyone—shattering the secret Logan nearly destroyed himself to protect and launching them into a monster-infested sea that was never meant to let anyone leave alive.

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Once again, I shouldn’t be surprised. I didn’t think that I could fall in love with this series even more, but I was proven wrong.. Darkest Storm picked up right where Silver Storm left off, and I was captivated by every page. This is one of those books: just when you think you can put it down, you find yourself reading for hours. You also find yourself recommending this series to your friends. I love the way Michelle portrays her characters, especially Jade, Logan, and Evie. The growth in those characters is phenomenal. Although it’s only the second book, I feel such deep connections to these characters. 

Jade came a long way from the first book. I love the way that she wants to help others. I adore the way she is with Logan and the way that she reassures him. I love the connection that the two of them share. I do feel that Logan is overprotective at times, but I understand why he is. I enjoyed that this book was written from different perspectives; a chance for us to get other characters better. Besides Logan and Jade, Evie has become my favorite. 

World-building is one of the best in this book. The way Michelle described everything those characters face is remarkable. This story deserves more than five stars. I feel as if this book would make an amazing TV show. I can go on about this book; that’s how much impact it had on me. I’m eager to pick up the next book right away and see what awaits everyone next.

Silver Storm(Star Touched:Witch Blade,#1)

 

 

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Dark magic. Forbidden romance. And an insane twist you’ll never see coming. 

 
Jade Harrington had her future all mapped Yale Law, a prestigious career, the perfect life her parents demanded. But when her plane goes down and she wakes up with silver electricity sparking across her skin, she learns everything she believed was a lie. 

Welcome to Blaze Academy—a hidden school for witches where magic is tied to fire and emotion. Where one wrong spark could expose Jade as an anomaly the mysterious Witch Council would kill to control. 

The only person who can help her survive? Logan Ashford. Fourth-year proctor. Devastatingly beautiful, impossibly powerful, and hiding secrets darker than the black flames that burn at his fingertips. 

He saved Jade’s life during the academy’s initiation trial. He knows what she is. And he's willing to become the monster everyone fears to keep her safe—even if it means teaching her to control the storm inside her and breaking every rule he's sworn to uphold. 

But when a student is murdered and an ancient goddess chooses Jade as her champion, survival becomes more than just hiding forbidden magic. Because Jade has to navigate deadly challenges, uncover conspiracies that run deeper than she imagined, and decide whether the man who holds her heart is her greatest protector… or her ultimate betrayer.

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Michelle Madow has been my instant read and buy author since I started reading her books in 2012. You can’t help but get captivated by the story and invested in the characters. It didn’t take me long to get hooked on this story. Silver Storm is slightly different than the other books that she has written, and darker, but it’s as engaging as her others. The moment that I started reading Silver Storm, my eyes were glued to the pages, and I found myself turning the pages; sometimes late into the night. There was always something happening, and every page had you craving for more, wondering what’s going to happen with Jade next. 

I loved Jade from the beginning, although I felt bad for her. The way that she ended up at Blaze Academy. I was rooting for her all the way through the book. I was glad that she had Logan by her side, helping her. You could feel the chemistry between two of them from the moment that the two of them met. I was curious about why Logan kept pushing her away, hoping he would come to his senses soon. I loved the magical world that Michelle created in Blaze Academy. Her descriptions of the Blaze Academy and everything that the students had to face were so vivid, playing in my head like a movie. The scenes between Logan and Jade were my favorites. 

That ending… I had to pick up the second book right away after that. I did not see that coming. It didn’t take me long to finish this story; I couldn’t get enough of Jade’s story. I’m curious to see what happens with Jade next, and Jade and Logan. I would highly recommend this book for any romantasy fans. Be prepared for a roller coaster ride!

The Ballad Of Never After(Once Upon Broken Heart,#2)

 

 

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Not every love is meant to be. 

After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again. Now that she’s discovered her own magic, Evangeline believes she can use it to restore the chance at happily ever after that Jacks stole away. 

But when a new terrifying curse is revealed, Evangeline finds herself entering into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again. Only this time, the rules have changed. Jacks isn’t the only force Evangeline needs to be wary of. In fact, he might be the only one she can trust, despite her desire to despise him. 

Instead of a love spell wreaking havoc on Evangeline’s life, a murderous spell has been cast. To break it, Evangeline and Jacks will have to do battle with old friends, new foes, and a magic that plays with heads and hearts. Evangeline has always trusted her heart, but this time she’s not sure she can. . . .

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What did I just read? My heart… That ending, I did not see that coming. Both my best friend and I were in shock. That twist at the end, I need the next book now. This is not a series you can stop in; every chapter, every book will have you craving more. I finished it last night and discussed it with my best friend for a while. I still cannot get over it. 

I didn’t think I could fall in love with this series more, and once again, I was proven wrong. I loved the first book, but I loved The Ballad Of Never After even more. There was so much more happening in this book, and the last few chapters were intense; you won’t put the book down until you reach the end, and afterward, you will find yourself picking up the next book. There is part of me that is eager to see what happens, but another part is afraid of what might happen next. This is the series that you won’t forget, no matter how hard you try. I know that I will be re-reading this series in the future. 

The Ballad Of Never After is magical in so many ways, and I’m glad that I read it when the third book was out already. Jacks and Evangeline are officially my favorite couple; their story is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. I need to know what happens next. There is one character, I have so many words for, but I don’t want to give too much away. You will need to pick up the book and find out for yourself. This would make an amazing TV show or movie. I wish that I could give this book more than five stars; it deserves so much more.

Once Upon A Broken Heart(Once Upon A Broken Heart,#1)

 

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For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings . . . until she learns that the love of her life will marry another.

Desperate to stop the wedding and to heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing. 

But after Evangeline’s first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game ― and that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she’d pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy.

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This book is magical, heartbreaking, heartwarming, and everything that I love about romantasy. It’s safe to say that it’s my favorite romantasy for the year – so far. 

I’ve heard about Once Upon A Broken Heart when it just came out, and it has been on my to read list for a while. Then one of my best friends read it and told me I needed to check it out. We have been reading the series together since. I'm so glad she got me to read it. I may have lost sleep over this book because I couldn't put it down. If you're going to read this book, make sure you have time. Everything about this book is magical and extraordinary, especially the characters. You will come across characters you hate, and others you know you should hate but secretly love. Also, the world-building is outstanding! 

I loved Evangeline from the start, although I felt that Luc didn’t love her the way that she loved him. There was something about Luc that I didn’t completely trust. I was hoping that she would see that at some point. The connection between Jacks and Evangeline was instant; even if the two of them didn’t see at the time, I knew that there was something there. I knew that I shouldn’t like Jacks, and at first, I didn’t. I didn’t trust him. However, as the book progressed, he grew on me. He was one of most compelling characters I have read about. There is something about him, you cannot help but like him. The twists and turns in this book…it’s one of things that will have you turning the page. Just when I didn’t think I could be more surprised, only to be proven wrong. 

I cannot get this story out of my mind, and I will be starting the next one – I need to know what happens. The action, the magic system, and the way Stephanie describes everything are remarkable and feel so real. I have a feeling that this is going to end being one of my favorite series. Highly recommended for romantasy fans.