Review: Original and compelling
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 10, 2013
This book is unlike anything I've read so far. Not what I expected, in a very good way!This is like two books in one.The first part has some paranormal side but remains rooted in the day to day life. It's one immortal who's trying to fit in the life of a mortal. There is a tragic but at the same time sweet feeling. It's about a girl who has experienced many losses. Rachel is afraid to live, to risk. As she said: "it's much safer not to try than to try and fail". I felt like she was frozen in time, afraid to really breathe. She is an observer, an outsider, nursing the deep wounds life has inflicted.From a very young age she has known someone special was protecting her. When she finally meets her protector, Eaden, she enters a world where immortals live among humans.Eaden is very intense but also reserved. Quite nostalgic and sad too, at least it was my feelings. It felt like he shoulders all the world's weight. Very chivalrous, he can't deny his attraction and love to Rachel but wants to do things the right way.In the middle of the book, an unexpected and menacing event happens. Rachel's security is in jeopardy and Eaven is determined to protect her at all costs. The pace changes completely and the second part of the book flies by. We than really dive into a world of immortals and witches where choices will have to be made for the sake of human kind.What I really liked is the original universe and the evolution Rachel undertook. From frightened mouse she has evolved in a confident and strong woman but always caring, selfless and gentle.It was definitely a very good read for fantasy and paranormal fans. Try it!