A Dream Within A Dream: Avenge Blog Tour: Reviews & Giveaway

Awaken (Patronus #1)

Author: Sarah M. Ross

Genre: YA Paranormal/Fantasy

Description:

Lucy Donovan was supposed to have a weekend of fun in the sun, celebrating her upcoming graduation from college. In a split second, everything changed. A drunk driver ended Lucy’s mortal life.

Lucy opens her eyes to a world she never imagined possible and a new destiny: as a Patronus, a guardian of spirits. Adjusting to her new role and abilities while negotiating this confusing realm will test her limits and push her further than she ever dreamed she would go. From wayward spirits who don’t want her help to soul stealing vampires, and even a stuck-up British royal, Lucy must brave them all to save one spirit she can’t bear to lose.

Further complicating her life is an inexplicable yet growing connection she feels to a member of her team, Max, whose mysterious behavior leaves her both confused and intrigued.

Waking up dead was just the beginning of her problems. Lucy’s death is about to become the greatest adventure of her life.

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13416711-awaken

Review:

Awaken is the first book in the Patronus series, which follows the teenage heroine Lucy Donovan, as she dies and then wakes to find that she is now an immortal being known as a Patronus - a guardian of souls and spirits. As part of her new duties, Lucy must fight vampires and werewolves to retrieve the souls they have stolen. On top of everything, Lucy meets Max - another Patronus whose presence confuses and intrigues her.

This was a really fun and fast paced book that I couldn't put down. I really enjoyed the history and backstory of the Patroni and what they are called to do. I found it to be refreshing and original in the young adult genre. The characters are all well rounded and have unique personalities - especially Lucy. There is lots of action throughout the book along with tons of twists thrown in for good measure. The plot moved quickly and kept me on my toes, which I really liked. The setting and the different realms was really interesting. There were lots of threads started in the first book that I'm excited to follow up with in the next installment. Overall, this is a really well written novel that fans of young adult paranormal fiction will really love.

Avenge (Patronus #2)
Release Date: October 11, 2012

Description:

Six months ago, Lucy Donovan thought that being killed by a drunk driver was the worst thing that could happen to her.

She was wrong.

Now, the person she loves most has been ripped away from her, soul held hostage, and Lucy has vowed to stop at nothing to get it back.

Part of a new team with enhanced powers, Lucy and her friends begin a quest to avenge the souls that have been stolen. Enemies of the Patronus have united however, and a spy from within the Patronus realm is feeding the enemy their every move.

When a mission goes horribly wrong, Lucy’s soul becomes compromised. It will take a strength she didn’t know was within her to escape the darkness, return to the light and avenge the soul she loves.

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15782604-avenge

Review:

Avenge is the second book in the Patronus series, which continues to follow Lucy Donovan and her team - a group of immortal beings known as Patronus - guardians of souls and spirits. In this installment of the series, Lucy and her friends continue to hunt for the soul of someone Lucy loves dearly, all while kicking some serious vampire and werewolf butt. On top of all that, Lucy and Max's relationship deepens, and they must face some of the hardest trials they will ever endure.

Just like the first book in the series, I thought that this was a really fun and fast paced book, and I couldn't put it down. I loved reading more about the history and backstory of the Patroni, their realms, and their purposes. I found it to be just as refreshing and original as the first book. The characters all show growth throughout this novel - especially Lucy, as she deals with immeasurable pain, suffering, and must reach deep inside herself to overcome great obstacles. There continues to be lots of action throughout the book along with interesting twists to keep things moving. The plot was very engaging and kept me guessing, which I really liked. I really enjoyed the development of Max and Lucy's relationship. It was a bit mushy at times, but still incredibly romantic and I enjoyed reading about them. Overall, this is a great continuation to the series, and is a very well written story that readers will love.

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