Review: Outstanding book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 30, 2012
While hiking on a camping trip 15-year-old Valerie falls, ends up off the trail, and find herself in a strange place in the forest where she finds a beautiful, mysterious stone.  She knows the stone is special, but she doesn't tell anyone about it.  Almost immediately, a beautifully tempting dark-haired guy shows up, but Valerie knows something isn't quite right about it all.  The next thing she knows, this same hot guy has enrolled in her school.  Not only is he now attending, but his brother Leo, who is blonde, tanned, and has an irresistible pull about him is also attending.  She ends up telling her friend Geoff about everything and he tries to help her find out the origins of the stone, and the mysterious guys who seem to want it.  Noel, the dark hottie, ends up falling for Valerie and pledges to keep her safe.  As Valerie delves into finding the truth about the stone and the two mysterious boys, what she discovers is almost beyond belief, and Valerie has to make a very important decision that could change the world.I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this book.  I was hooked from the beginning.  The story and the characters were unique, fresh, and creative.  The Celtic lore concept surrounding the stone and the mythological element surrounding the story and the characters was brilliant.  I don't want to give too much away about that, because that is part of what makes this book so amazing.  I loved seeing Valerie's character develop in strength throughout the novel.  Leo and Noel were Gods, and totally hot. I loved the romance between Noel and Valerie, and felt like I was experiencing the whole gamut of emotions Valerie did, right along with her.  The book is filled with twists and turns, and just when you think you know what's next, Beth takes the story in a different direction, keeping you guessing and intrigued the whole time.  Romance, mythology, magic, hot guys, great plot - Set in Stone has it all and I would definitely recommend it.