Review: Loved it!!! A Must Read. I couldn't put it down.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 19, 2013
Wow, got to say I am stuck in this world, meaning the worst book hangover ever. I do not want to immerse myself in any other book, though I need to, but loved this book so much I just keep absorbing what I just read. Its longer than a lot of books I read, but I didn't care, I loved is all, and just wanted to devour it all. I could easily read this again, now, but won't, but know I will in the future. It's that good!!Also, it's written so well, I mean, really, really well. I usually get a headache almost thinking of all the time travel stuff, but this is all explained and laid out for you so well, you just get it.I loved these characters too. I was sucked into this world and fell in love with them all, I cared about them, and felt what they felt. I also really love the alternating points of view, it was consistently back and forth from the 2 main characters, A.J (Autumn) and Constantine, it was great being in both of their heads.I found one part of the time traveling very interesting, intense, scary and funny too. Its when A.J. Accidently gets sucked back to the olden days, as she called it, yeah, cowboys and Indians, those days, and one part when she sprayed one of them with her modern pepper spray to ward off his offensive attack was hilarious. Lol.See A.J. doesn't know why she is like she is, she randomly gets pulled into the past, and has no control. She does not realize there are others like Constantine out there that are called Editors, who go into the past and rewrite small pieces on history to help the future.Anyway she is a little different than they are, more powerful for starters, and she learns a lot about it when Constantine comes to her town. He helps her learn how to control it, and is also amazed at what she can do, like the healing others, that is special to her.I found the part where Constantine first sees A.J. funny, he felt her energy and she feels his too but is not sure what it is. Here is a part of that, it's from Constantine's point of view:The first girl was blonde, hot, and dressed to kill. I focused on the waves of energy radiating from her direction thinking this could be interesting. Then a smaller girl appeared from behind her and stopped short as if she'd hit a wall. Her book bag crashed to the floor. She clutched her chest and let out a gasp with her mouth in an O.And the power practically lifted me out of my seat.Every cell in my body electrified and stood at attention. It waved over me, sending synaptic brushfire through my nervous system. I was so startled; my own energy slipped a little--my bad--and probably slammed right into her.She turned and tore out of the room.Abruptly, the connection snapped like a rubber band. I slumped in my seat, gasping for air. Luckily, no one noticed, since everyone was focused on the fleeing girl. This all took place in the span of, say, five seconds. But it was one of those gonna-crash-my-car-slow-motion scenarios, where it seems like ten times as long. And to make things worse, I was almost certain I gave the kid a power-slam.My bad, my frickin bad.The blonde tossed her stuff on a desk and glanced at the teacher, who nodded. The blonde grabbed the fallen book bag and took off after the other girl.I just sat there, stunned. I couldn't believe it! It was the little chick.Here is the scene that I mentioned earlier, where she is in the past, the old west days, and the Indian who is with the cowboys (he is a guide) is protecting A.J. So when he falls asleep, they decide to have a little "fun" with her, if you catch my drift, so here is that scene, and it had the Indian laughing too, lol. :Joe toppled towards me, losing his hold. The next second, he was inches from my face, hands on either side of me against the tree. His breath was hot and disgusting. Those beady eyes looked straight into mine. He smirked. And then he whispered in my ear, "We're gonna have ourselves a little fun, Sweetheart."I don't think so, I thought--not if I can help it.I closed my eyes. I felt the tree behind me. Quickly, I sank into its vibration until I reached its core. I soaked up the power, pulling everything I could hold. I brought my legs in even tighter against my chest. Then, as hard as I could, I slammed my feet straight into Joe's stomach.I heard a loud grunt and then a thump.I opened my eyes to see Joe twenty feet across the campsite, crash landing on the log by the Indian.The Indian was up in a flash, knife in hand, looking stunned to see Joe on the ground. The shock made Edgar loosen his grip enough for me to reach my pepper spray. I whipped it out and squirted it behind my head. The hand on my face dropped, as Edgar howled, clutching his eyes. I screamed and spit out the filthy taste.And then somehow, I was up the tree in two seconds flat, watching the scene from above.Joe lay moaning in the dirt. The Indian just stood there looking up at me with his mouth open. Edgar was screaming bloody murder and rolling on the ground.High in the tree, my heart pounded like a hummingbird on speed. I looked down and realized that the lowest limb had to be...ten, maybe fifteen feet from the ground. The cottonwood had drawn me up like a Slurpee straw. One moment I was on land and the next I...and how had I kicked Joe clear across the campsite? I'd hoped for a little extra strength from using the tree power, but that had been cartoon kickboxing. I couldn't make sense of it.Yes, this book is captivating for sure. Those scenes are just a very few of the awesomeness of this book. I do not want to say too much more. I want to keep this as spoiler free as I can. I really recommend you pick this book up. It made a huge impact on me, and I hope others get a chance to enjoy it as much as I did.I give this 5 out of 5 huge mega sized stars. Its one of my favorite books now, and can't wait for the sequel. (no cliffhanger, so that's cool) I just love Constantine and need more of him!I received this book from the author for my honest review.I have this review at my blog too with an excerpt. Link is in my profile.Michelle @ Michelle's Paranormal Vault of Books