Tonya Stambaugh Then & Again Antiques
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Thank you Ms. Ashley Stambaugh for a copy of this book in exchange of an honest review. This is an interesting story about a young woman, Melina whose life takes a 360 turn when she collides with an sometime man named Walter. Suddenly, she finds herself capable of unimaginable extra ordinary abilities. It is a story based on a very appealing premise and a fascinating idea. Several fresh concepts about angels are presented in the story and I was intrigued at these new introductions especially near the role in a person's life of the so called "guardian angels" in contrast to "guarding angels" (who manifestly are non one and the same). I too learned in this story that angels could be sometimes even more clueless and ridiculous than human beings.^^ I was hooked by the dissimilar abilities Melina acquired especially with her ability to hear other people's thoughts but what I institute quite a bit of a challenge is reading and taking out the majority of the story'south essence through the characters' dialogues. I felt like there were so many instances in which manifestly and unproblematic narrations would have worked better. Another thing that was quite missing for me is the connectedness to the main character. Perhaps it was the lack of depth to her personality. Between her and her best friend, I'd say the all-time friend is a lot more colorful. I call back it would have helped if there were brusk only helpful details about her past or anything that would justify why she is worthy of having such a wonderful gift/ability. It must be understood though that this is the first book of a series, then perhaps the things that I thought missing here will be found in the sequel. This volume has huge potential and I am hoping to prove that in the sequel.^^
Collide is an interesting and unique take on Angels and Demons. This isn't my favorite in the paranormal world, simply I took a run a risk on it. What I enjoyed the nearly was the unlike Angels. We take your Guardian Angels, just at that place are as well angels of Guidance, death etc. Melina bumps into a Guiding Angel, an Affections that is given a accuse and is supposed to help guide them through any troubles they may be experiencing. Since humans don't tolerate the powers well, it'southward a race to control them and to find their accuse and aid them, earlier they succumb. Ashley did a smashing chore with the world building, but I wasn't a fan of the execution of it. We acquire near 90% of it through conversation, as Melina is informed past HER Guide, Walter. It wasn't technically "info dump" but it was close. Also, about xxx% in, nosotros get more than scenes from Walter and a few of the Elders, which threw me off for a little bit. It was necessary to get the bigger motion picture, simply information technology's a peeve when a new POV is introduced so late. As far as the characters become, I actually wish I would have had more dorsum story on them. We acquire a piffling flake as the story progresses, but I am a huge character driven person, and I feel like i need to CONNECT to them to understand their feelings, reasonings and such. And I didn't take that. Melina is nice, helpful and potent, but that's really all I tin can say about her. Lee too, wasn't someone I continued with. We know he is going through a crude fourth dimension, and Melina needs to effigy out how to help him. But that's really Information technology. At that place was also a twist at the finish that I didn't run across coming. Of course, the clues are at that place merely I couldn't put my finger down on who exactly was orchestrating everything. Overall - It was okay for me. I would have loved to connect more to the characters than I did, just the overall arc of the story was good. If you are looking for something unique, this is the book for you. *I received this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review.*
Wow. What a thriller. Once I reached the collision, I didn't stop. I barely moved. Here's the story. Melina collides with an older gentlemen in a park and gets an...electric stupor. Well, it's his angelic powers going to her. Except with these affections powers: mind reading, teleporting, visions, and shining an inner light - comes terrible hurting for Melina. Walter, the old man would shares these powers with her is actually an angel. He helps her throughout the process. Henry, her guardian angel, eventually starts to help likewise, when Melina comes in danger of dying. For Melina to stop these powers from killing her, she must help a human being - Lee. During Melina's journeying she gets attacked by demons, isn't sure she can fully trust angels, is desperately trying to control her new powers, and doing her best to go Lee to trust her. What a ride! Melina'southward story is similar existence on a roller coaster that never slows down. While the demons and angels are consistent, potent, entities - it is the thrill that carries this book. Melina is a very potent character, and then combining all of it leads to an exciting story. I believe the author is gifted, one that'southward born to write. I'd eagerly buy and read any of her books. Beloved it. Recommended for people who enjoy first-class thrillers. I got this from LOP grouping for an honest review.
A unique and refreshing wait at a human with the powers of an angel. I love how the writer emphasized the necessary change of heart inside each person to truly overcome their issues. A manus out or hand upwardly would accept been much as well easy of a solution -- true change comes when one changes their mind and attitudes. And sometimes information technology seems we all need a guiding angel to help us find the right path. This story was a rare find - information technology makes the reader consider how to change their own path and inspires a willingness to assist others. This is an original urban fantasy that sticks with the reader long later the concluding page is turned.
I received this book free as a function of the Wicked Reads Review team to practise an honest review. I am 13 and the reason I say I don't like information technology is considering I remember it is more for adults. I can't quite chronicle to the stuff in the book, I have not fifty-fifty thought about the stuff, like how she has her own business. I think it is written for an older group of people, like maybe college kids. I liked that it had angels in it. I liked the way the angels were described because I could actually come across them in my mind only this book just was not for me.
While out jogging one morning, Melina bumps into an elderly man named Walter. She felt a powerful surge of energy laissez passer through her and was stunned. He'due south surprised, too, and tries to explain what happened, merely she doesn't want to hear it. Walter has to shock her again to get her to believe who he is and what it was that passed betwixt them and Melina'southward life volition never be the same once more. She learns that she needs to embrace her new powers and help someone in trouble and in need of guidance, but it has to be a particular person. She starts a search for that person and finds Lee, who isn't open to her assistance at all. Melina starts getting attacked by demons and her powers are weakening her and the just thing that can relieve her is to aid Lee. I don't ever enjoy reading angel and demon stories, simply this one held my interest and I liked that information technology was different. I liked Melina. Her parents have both died and she's running their bookshop. It wasn't necessarily her dream, merely she's willing to practise information technology. I also liked her relationship with her best friend Tessa. Tessa stood by Melina and helped her when she needed it. I wasn't besides sold on Melina and Lee's relationship throughout most of the book. Lee seemed afraid of her, with good reason, and I wasn't certain if there would actually be a romance between them. I started to purchase into it more towards the end and I'm hoping to see fifty-fifty more than of a connexion between them equally the serial progresses. I liked Melina's relationship with her guiding affections, Walter. Walter didn't know everything and he had to search for some answers, as well. Walter and Melina were both in for some surprises as they tried to figure out what was happening. In that location were times when I felt the story jumped around and would have liked some scenes to exist described in more particular. The ending is satisfying and I'm interested to see where the author goes with the story from hither! I received a copy of this book to review. My stance is 100% my ain. Read my interview with the author here: Mel'due south Shelves
I received a complimentary copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
All it took was just ane touch on and her world was forever changed. Welcome to Melina globe where 1 day everything is going normal and then her whole belief system will be changed. The plotline for this volume is for sure a little unlike and drew me in. Melina was a character that I didn't fully connect with but at that place a skilful corporeality of emotion coming from the character. I for certain felt her guilt, confusion, and struggle with what is thrown her way in the blink of an centre. I will say that Henry if my favorite character though he has very minor parts. I enjoyed the book overall and volition read more from the author. 
This is a fantastic read. I absolutely love the main characters. She is very well developed and rather quickly will you lot notice yourself auspicious for her. I also love the entire concept of demons and angels and how information technology was twisted in this book. The plot was actually good and had a quick development while making sure you were getting closer to the master characters. This kept your attention and made it tough to put the volume downwardly. I take to acknowledge I was annoyed with some of the side characters, only that kept things interesting. The conclusion was actually good. All in all, this was 1 fun read and I highly recommend it to any lover of the paranormal!!!! I will definitely read more from this author. I have received this book from the author for an honest review (LoP, lovers of paranormal).
This book took me a little past surprise... Looking back I am non certain what I expected, but this paranormal thriller wasn't it. I was hooked from the first page. I really liked the characters. Melina is a stiff girl I remember well-nigh will chronicle to. I also actually liked Walter. Like I said, there was more activity than I thought there would exist, merely I was perfectly ok with that. I love when an author can bring so much into 1 read. I am eager to get my hands on the next installment. I also dearest the cover. Information technology is beautiful and between information technology and the synopsis is the reason I decided to read the book in the first place. In one case I got to the outset page though, I couldn't put it down.
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