Review: I LOVE THIS SERIES!!!!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 17, 2012
I should start by saying that when I heard that the author was releasing arcs for this book, I was as bad as the little kid in class who always jumped up and down shouting, "Pick Me! Pick Me!".  I loved the first book and have been looking forward to this release for a long time.  I was so excited when I got to read it a week early. Whenever I get this excited for a book, I worry that it will not come close to living up to my expectations.  Actually, that happens quite often :(.  Forever, however, was even better than The Guardian.  I LOVED IT!!Here are some things I loved about it:*The author did not spend the first quarter of the book reexplaining the first book. She actually took off running into the story arc. I loved she just got to the meat of it.*I just love the characters in this series.  You have people/beings who seem to have real authentic actions and relationships.  Even when they are being completely dumb (I have some better descriptors I think I will leave out ;)), you understand why.* This book has all my favorite creatures.  It has witches, vamps, mermaids, fairies, and even a werewolf or two.* One of the main questions I had from the first book was answered and it was answered in a way that made me happy ;). I was glad I was right.* I loved that when the mermaids' purpose was revealed, I was shocked.  I did not see that coming and it was awesome to be so surprised by a turn of events.* While there is still story to be told, this book does not end in an "I am so mad at the ending" kind of way.  I am really looking forward to seeing how the main story arc continues from here.  In someways, it is a whole new ball game.* This book definitely had the "I can not put it down factor".I am so glad that this book is as wonderful as it is.  I truly hope this means another one is in the works.  The author's style and creativity just make my reading heart happy.  This book is not technically "YA", but I would have no trouble recommending it to a teen.  There is nothing sexual or violent in it that would make me think twice about it.  I would recommend you read The Guardian by Gillian Joy before reading Forever.