Olivia has spent her life learning about her enemies, the deadly Venator - including how to kill them. What she knows nothing about is whiskey, playing poker, or rugged, copper-haired musicians. As punishment for a small 'crime,' Olivia is sent to a safe house in a human town and forced to live as one of them for a summer. There, she meets the charming Jackson Vance, and her real education begins. She soon discovers that she's being hunted, and figuring out why means she uncovers a secret that threatens to end everything she's ever fought for.Published in US: Mar 24th 2011
Source: friend
My Review:
A good friend recommended this one to me, and our reading and writing preferences match up a lot of the time, and boy was she ever right. Amaretto Flame has a cast of awesome and vivid characters, and a story that drew me in from the start.
The main character Olivia is awesome, she's strong and independent but she still manages that vulnerability around the people that she trusts. I'm able to connect and relate with her on a deep level, and I'm wholly invested in her story and what happened to her.
Her friends, from Everett to Jenny are well developed and all play a part in telling Olivia's story. The secondary character of Jackson is well written, he's got looks, intrigue and a guitar. A winner in my book. I love how their relationship develops and how they learn each other's secrets.
I'd recommend this to YA, and paranormal lovers alike.
I'd love to hear what you think of my review and/or this book.
So glad you liked it! =D Awesome review!
ReplyDeleteSounds good - always good to have a friend to share books with!
ReplyDelete~Kimberlee
www.TheSpunkyDiva.com
I just stumbled across this one the other day and really like the sound of it. Jackson seems pretty enjoyable, I look forward to reading about him!
ReplyDeleteNice review :) Sounds like a good YA paranormal book
ReplyDeleteHuh, I hadn't heard of this one! Sounds interesting! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read. It's new to me!
ReplyDeleteI was sold after guitar! This sounds like a great read, I'll definitely have to add it to my ever growing TBR list!
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ReplyDeleteSounds awesome! I dont really know what this book is about but I think Jackson alone is enough reason to get my hands on this one :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have a friend that your reading matches up with so wonderfully. :) And sounds like a great read. :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteA strong main character whom you can connect to, sounds great! Thanks for the review.
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