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The Seers by Julianna Scott
(Holders #2)
Published by: Strange Chemistry
Publication date: February 4th 2014
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
(Holders #2)
Published by: Strange Chemistry
Publication date: February 4th 2014
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
Synopsis:
After nearly being drained of her ability and
betrayed by a man her father trusted, Becca Ingle was left with one clue —
Ciaran Shea. He holds the key to the downfall of the power-mad Holder, Darragh,
and can ensure the safety of both Holder and Human kind alike… but is he
willing to help?
Becca, Alex, Jocelyn, and Cormac set out for Adare Manor to meet with the Bhunaidh, an aristocratic group of pure blooded Holders of whom Ciaran is a rumored member. However, when Becca discovers that they might not be the only ones after the information Ciaran has, everyone begins to wonder if Bhunaidh might not be as uninvolved with Darragh as they claim.
A race to uncover Ciaran’s secrets begins, where the line between friend and foe is blurred, and everyone seems to have their own agenda. Becca will have to call on every ability at her disposal to uncover the truth, all the while knowing that sometimes the answer is more dangerous than the question.
Becca, Alex, Jocelyn, and Cormac set out for Adare Manor to meet with the Bhunaidh, an aristocratic group of pure blooded Holders of whom Ciaran is a rumored member. However, when Becca discovers that they might not be the only ones after the information Ciaran has, everyone begins to wonder if Bhunaidh might not be as uninvolved with Darragh as they claim.
A race to uncover Ciaran’s secrets begins, where the line between friend and foe is blurred, and everyone seems to have their own agenda. Becca will have to call on every ability at her disposal to uncover the truth, all the while knowing that sometimes the answer is more dangerous than the question.
MY THOUGHTS:
THE SEERS is the sequel novel
to Julianna Scott’s THE HOLDERS. Okay, with that said, I have to say sequel
books are like sequel movies to me; they sometimes have a hard time living up
to the greatness of the first or original. But that's not the case with Scott's
THE SEERS. I love it! Scott nailed this follow-up. The storyline
got deeper, the plot thickens, and the characters are even
more lovable. THE SEERS is awesome, and I loved this
second book more than the first book, if that’s possible.
Scott took the Holders’ storyline to a more mature level.
I would say it's more of an Upper YA or light New Adult. I loved Becca, Alex
and Chloe in the first book. They are awesome characters, but
Scott allows them to mature here, their personalities grow, and
she brings in two new awesome characters. Well actually, twin
brothers that won my heart... Bastian and Steven. They not only won my
heart, but Chloe's, too. Becca is still my favorite sarcastic, sassy-mouthed,
tough girl, and we see her really grow up, even her language becomes more
mature, and she had me laughing so much with her sharp tongue. Scott also
ratchets up the romance with Becca and Alex. Becca is definitely ready to go to
the next, NEXT level with Alex. And notice that I said next, next level. Yep, Becca doesn't need that second base in
her and Alex’s relationship. Becca just wants to skip that second base and
is ready for home plate. Like I said, I love Becca and her tough girl,
in-your-face attitude.
Now I want to get into the two new Holders, the twin
brothers, Bastian and Steven. Love these guys. I think Steven is my
favorite, but Bastian was right there with his brother. Where Alex is more
quiet and sensitive, Bastian is cocky and a little bit crude. Becca and Bastian
are definitely two of a kind and the banter between these two was hilarious.
THE SEERS is one sequel that
readers are going to love just as much as the first book in the Holders
series. I highly recommend it!
5 Hearts of Love!
***Some of my favorite teaser quotes***
"How do my boobs feel...? Um, fine?" I said with a shrug.
"I've got to be honest, no one's ever asked me that before."
*******
I gestured to the dance floor, "he was here, and saw me kiss you."
His eyes popped open. "So you're telling me there's a black eye in my
future." He nodded.
"Great."
*******
God, what an ass!
I hadn't know him all that well in school, so I wasn't sure if he was
acting this way to try and repel me and my questions, or if "self-righteous
dick" was just his natural state, but I was not about to be deterred.
***My favorite Becca and Alex's swoon***
I took a breath to speak, but before I could find my voice he was coming
straight toward me. He didn't look around, didn't check the hall, or so much as
shift his eyes away from mine as he crossed the small alcove in three strides,
took my face in his hands, and kissed me.
And dear God...what a kiss...
His mouth moved against mine with more passion than I'd ever felt from him
before. His right hand slid up into my hair and gently but firmly held my mouth
to his, while his left dropped to my waist and pulled me tightly against him.
His fervor poured over me like boiling water over ice, melting me down to my
core.
AUTHOR BIO
AUTHOR BIO
Julianna was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and spent the majority of
her educational career convinced she would be a musician. However, after
receiving her music degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, she
realized that she’d been born in the wrong era for her dreams of singing jazz to
adoring fans clad in zoot-suits and flapper dresses to come true, and began to
wonder if her true calling might be elsewhere.
While Julianna had always excelled in writing throughout school, she’d never considered it a career possibility until about three years ago, when she’d gotten her first story idea and decided to go for it. She grabbed her laptop, started typing away, and has never looked back.
While Julianna had always excelled in writing throughout school, she’d never considered it a career possibility until about three years ago, when she’d gotten her first story idea and decided to go for it. She grabbed her laptop, started typing away, and has never looked back.
***Tour Wide Giveaway***
Prize - open INTL
A signed copy of both The Holders and The Seers, series swag (bookmark,
character booklet, etc), a crystal ball necklace, and a custom-made Celtic gown
inspired by Becca's gala dress. (Will be made after winner is chosen and can
provide desired size.
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Great review, Debbie! I've been seeing a lot of really positive reviews on this one and the first book so I'm def. getting curious about it! It sounds very character driven and I love those quotes!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Giselle. So glad you enjoyed the review and quotes! :D
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