Series: Travelers # 2
Genre: Young Adult-Fantasy/Time Travel
Author: Claudia LeFeve
Publisher: Sugar Skull Books
Release Date: March 21, 2012
Book: E-copy sent by author
"Everything is predestined. Etta is slowly readjusting to life in her new reality, while still recovering from the shock over the news regarding her relationship with Cooper.
While learning more about her role as leader of the Council, she soon discovers that her future is linked to the five extraordinary individuals she must recruit in order to ensure her destiny.
Nothing is as it seems, as rivals become allies and friends become the enemy."
After getting hooked on the last book, I couldn't wait to read this one! I love the idea of time travel and well, lets just say the plot is enticing!
What I loved most about the book is once again, the amazing plot. Etta has learned more about herself and who she is to become in the future. Things clear up for the reader as many questions were answered. There are so many juicy and yummy secrets spilled that I was filled with happiness. The twist and turns in the book left me reading faster and wanting more.
The love interest came together as I suspected and then some. I enjoyed falling into Etta shoes and watching her fall in love slowly. She is precarious yet excited. I can totally tell that once she knows where her heart belongs she just wants to rush there fast but must wait for the right timing. At this point of the book I feel like time travel sucks! Cause so much can happen!! WHYYYYYY!
Still, the characters are more awesome as ever and by the end of the book, I am one very happy camper. My time reading this book felt short since I zoomed through it so quickly.
Paradox is an unexpected and fantastic book! The thrill of time travel and the prospects of the future are awesome. Paradox offers new ground for me to grace upon that I don't want to leave. Satisfying and exciting, Paradox is awesome!
Title: Parallel
Series: Travelers # 1
Genre: Young Adult-Time Travel/Fantasy
Author: Claudia Lefeve
Publisher: Sugar Skull Books
Release Date: August 26, 2011
Book: E-copy sent by author
"Destiny has a way of catching up.
Saddled with powers she doesn't understand, Etta Fleming's world is turned upside-down the day she meets Cooper Everett, the man who transports her to an alternate reality. A reality she was meant to be a part of.
One minute, she's an orphan living at Dominion House for Girls, an institution for delinquent foster kids, then finds herself attending the exclusive Dominion Hall Academy.
Plucked from the only world she's ever known, Etta now has to deal with an aunt she never knew, a boyfriend she doesn't know, and a best friend who can't know. "
Alright, this book gave me anxiety. Major anxiety. Why? Well to start off with, Ms. Lefeve created great dimensions with this book. I loved that the reader got a good look at both side of the parallel worlds. It was not confusing, but very engaging. Ms. Lefeve kept the reader on their toes as the reader desperately tires to catch up in the story.
What I like most about this story is the plot line. Ms. Lefeve did one heck of a job keeping me entertained but also keeping me at bay from answers till the end. She had me hooked and desperate! I have never wanted to finish a book so fast just to get to the end already! I loved that she kept the reader wrapped up in the mysteriousness of the book. Pieces of information were drop, only to find myself desperate for more.
The characters were also great! I loved that they grew right before the readers eye but not too much either. It left room for the characters to continue growing in the next book. The characters came to where they needed to be in order to go where they need to go next.
Now, the love interest. *sigh* This is what had me so desperate! I was dying towards the end of the book and was filled with absolute joy when I read the last sentence. Cause, I KNEW IT! Seriously Ms. Lefeve, you are brilliant. Nice ending.
This book did it job on not only capturing me, but now has me begging the author for the next book now please? I love the way everything is weaved together yet apart. Please take my word for it and read it.
Author: Claudia Lefeve
Publisher: Sugar Skull Books
Release Date: August 26, 2011
Book: Kismet Book Tours
"Destiny has a way of catching up.
Saddled with powers she doesn't understand, Etta Fleming's world is turned upside-down the day she meets Cooper Everett, the man who transports her to an alternate reality. A reality she was meant to be a part of.
One minute, she's an orphan living at Dominion House for Girls, an institution for delinquent foster kids, then finds herself attending the exclusive Dominion Hall Academy.
Plucked from the only world she's ever known, Etta now has to deal with an aunt she never knew, a boyfriend she doesn't know, and a best friend who can't know.
PARALLEL is the first book in the Travelers Series."
Living in an Alternate World
First off, let me just say how thrilled I am to guest post on Books with Bite today!
When I found out Savannah is from my hometown, well, I knew exactly what I wanted to write about for my guest post. My home. It’s a place we all can’t wait to leave, but then can’t wait to go back for a visit.
It’s a place where tortillas are the size of spare tires, beans are served at breakfast, and BBQ can mean either brisket or barbacoa (trust me, you don’t want to know what part of the cow this comes from), and by substituting beer for vodka, you’ve just replaced a Bloody Mary with a michelada.
There’s even a difference in the way time is perceived. Fondly thought of as the Land of Mañana, folks think nothing of being an hour or even a day late. Then there’s the weather. There’s only one season: summer. Oh, and hurricane season.
Shoes are always optional, but don’t even think about leaving the house without any lipstick on. And you always wear your best party dress when it’s your birthday...even if you’re only going to school.
My hometown of Brownsville, Texas, just minutes away from the Mexican border, is somewhat quirky, but filled with plenty mysticism and magic. I’ve lived in a lot of places over the years, from Austin to L.A., then ultimately Washington, D.C, but only in Brownsville can you find these unique traditions and customs.
Everyone has a story to tell and there’s always a legend or ghost story thrown in for good measure. Every child knows about El Cucuy, the monster who comes after you when you disobey, and we’ve all heard the cries of La Llorona, who wanders around late at night. And it just wouldn’t be South Texas without the occasional Chupacabra news coverage whenever a rancher loses some goats.
Perhaps that’s why I love to tell stories so much. It’s part of our culture.
Thanks so much Claudia for being here today!
Claudia Lefeve was born and raised in the Gulf Coast border town of Brownsville, Texas; a curious place where folks see curanderas in lieu of shrinks, tortillas are served at every meal, and even gringos speak Spanish. PARALLEL, the first book in The Travelers series, is her debut YA speculative novel. She currently resides in Northern Virginia with her husband and two pugs.
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Happy Reading!
Special Thanks to the wonderful ladies at Kismet Book Tours and to Claudia for letting me be a part of this tour!
Etta is slowly readjusting to life in her new reality, while still recovering from the shock over the news regarding her relationship with Cooper.
