Melissa Marr
Paperback | Pages: 443 pages Rating: 3.79 | 3892 Users | 512 Reviews
Identify Books Toward Enthralled: Paranormal Diversions (Darkest Powers #3.6)
| ISBN: | 0062015788 (ISBN13: 9780062015785) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Darkest Powers #3.6, The Morganville Vampires: Extras #18 (Automatic), Wicked Lovely #5.5, Genies #1.5 , more |
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A journey may take hundreds of miles, or it may cover the distance between duty and desire.Sixteen of today’s hottest writers of paranormal tales weave stories on a common theme of journeying. Authors such as Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Caine, and Melissa Marr return to the beloved worlds of their bestselling series, while others, like Claudia Gray, Kami Garcia, and Margaret Stohl, create new land-scapes and characters. But whether they’re writing about vampires, faeries, angels, or other magical beings, each author explores the strength and resilience of the human heart.
Suspenseful, funny, or romantic, the stories in Enthralled will leave you moved.
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"Enthralled" is a collection of 14 original teen paranormal short stories from some of today's bestselling YA talent, united with the common theme of road trips.
Contents:
Introduction by Melissa Marr & Kelley Armstrong
Giovanni’s Farewell by Claudia Gray
Scenic Route [The Forest of Hands and Teeth] by Carrie Ryan
Red Run by Kami Garcia
Things About Love [As You Wish] by Jackson Pearce
Niederwald [Soul Screamers] by Rachel Vincent
Merely Mortal [Wicked Lovely] by Melissa Marr
Facing Facts [Darkest Powers] by Kelley Armstrong
Let’s Get this Undead Show on the Road by Sarah Rees Brennan
Bridge by Jeri Smith-Ready
Skin Contact by Kimberly Derting
Leaving by Ally Condie
At The Late Night, Double Feature, Picture Show by Jessica Verday
IV League by Margaret Stohl
Gargouille by Mary E. Pearson
The Third Kind by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Automatic by Rachel Caine
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| Title | : | Enthralled: Paranormal Diversions (Darkest Powers #3.6) |
| Author | : | Melissa Marr |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 443 pages |
| Published | : | September 20th 2011 by HarperCollins (first published September 1st 2011) |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Fantasy. Paranormal. Anthologies. Short Stories. Urban Fantasy. Vampires |
Rating Out Of Books Enthralled: Paranormal Diversions (Darkest Powers #3.6)
Ratings: 3.79 From 3892 Users | 512 ReviewsJudgment Out Of Books Enthralled: Paranormal Diversions (Darkest Powers #3.6)
Maybe this wasn't a good choice for me to read because seven of the sixteen stories were from the author's series, most of which I haven't read.Let me give you the break-down.Giovanni's Farewell by Claudia GrayOriginal short, as far as I could tell. It was cute and could be turned into a successful full length book (or series) should Claudia decide to pursue it.Scenic Route by Carrie RyanBased in the same dystopian world as The Forest of Hands and Teeth series. It was gritty and sad and a littleThis is going to be a long review.I love anthologies and I don't. It has to do with the fact that those stories are short and sweet. It is commitment free, however short stories can also be poor written and aprupt.Lets see how this one does. Enthralled is centered on the theme of "journeying". It does not necessarily mean an actual journey or road-trip for every story. It could mean a journey within one's self to change or realization. I wondered how varying this theme could be without using the
5 star stories: Scenic Route by Carrie RyanNiederwald by Rachel VincentIV League by Margaret StohlGargouille by Mary E PearsonThe Third Kind by Jennifer Lynn Barnes4 star stories: Red Run by Kami GarciaBridge by Jeri Smith-Ready Skin Contact by Kimberly DertingLeaving by Ally CondieAutomatic by Rachel Caine3 star stories: Giovannis FarewellThings about Love by Jackson PearceAt the Late Night, Double Festure, Picture Show2 star stories: Merely Mortal by Melissa Marr Facing Facts by Kelley
Ok. Because this is an an anthology, I'll rate everything individually, and then make an average. Here goes... Giovanni's Farewell by Claudia Gray: 5 starsThis one I liked because it was a legitimate short story, with developed characters and plot and everything. A lot of the other stories were based on books and really confusing for me, considering I've only read The Body Finder series (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) by Kimberly Derting, and the Matched series (HIGHLY DISAPPOINTING) by Ally Condie.
Here are the stories contained in this anthology which all take some form of a detour. For an anthology, it is amazing since I didn't skip any stories! I usually find one or two that I just can't read. Giovannis Farewell by Claudia GrayThis will leave you wanting more: twins develop supernatural powers while in Rome and have an adventure.Scenic Route by Carrie RyanYou will be extremely familiar with the post apocalyptic world here if you have read Carrie's previous zombie books. This one is just
Originally published at Nose in a BookWhat an enticing summary, isn't it? Totally makes you want to read it! Go, marketing department! (-_-) I picked this one up for two reasons: first, I love Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. Their Caster Chronicles series is one of the most divisive in terms of fans; you either love those books, or you hate them. I've never come across a person who doesn't have visceral feelings about Lena and Ethan. My second reason is I'm going to be starting the Soul
Short story about Tori finding out who her real father is.
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