Release Date: April 28/2013
Adquired: Ecopy provided by Author
Goodreads: ADD
Purchase: Amazon/Barnes&Noble
Allison O’Malley’s plan is to go to grad school so she can get a good job and take care of her schizophrenic mother. She has carefully closed herself off from everything else, including a relationship with Ethan, who she’s been in love with for as long as she can remember.
What is definitely not part of the plan is the return of her long-lost father, who claims he can bring Allison’s mother back from the dark place her mind has gone. Allison doesn’t trust her father, so why would she believe his stories about a long forgotten Irish people, the Tuatha de Danaan? But truths have a way of revealing themselves. Secrets will eventually surface. And Allison must learn to set aside her plan and work with her father if there is even a small chance it could restore her mother’s sanity.
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I've read enough paranormal YA this past year to last any occasional reader a LIFETIME. I've read about vampires, werewolves, shifters, demons, angels, fairies, dwarfs...do you want me to go on? Sadly, there are times when the story lines of these books become SO painfully similar, that I have to stay as far away from the genre as possible, for fear of losing my sanity, and, most importantly, my will to read. With all of that wonderful emotion off of my chest, I can say, with no doubt in my mind, that The Forgotten Ones was a breath of paranormal fresh air. Because the synopsis doesn't mention it, I won't expose the paranormal beings that occupy the pages, but I WILL tell you, that if you're a fan of them, you're going to thoroughly enjoy The Forgotten Ones.
It starts off with your usual teenage angst, love lust, and slightly off-kilter family. And then the paranormal creeps in. It was a slow creep, a deeply satisfying one. The big reveals weren't THROWN at you, all at once. Both you as a reader, and Allison as the main female lead, are given the time to digest the huge revelations, are able to wrap your mind around every detail as it comes, before you're overwhelmed. I loved the way Laura Howard made this happen. It's like she took the time to read 100 paranormal YA books, and then sat down and said "Okay..I'm going to do this RIGHT." She did the dialogue right, she nailed the teenage emotion, and my GOD did she have me wishing all romances in teen books were like Allison's and Ethan's. It was sweet, in an innocent way, with not one ounce of obnoxious, hormone-enraged, I NEED YOU NOW OR I'LL DIE moments. UGH..hate those.
I actually had this book sitting in my Kindle for a while before I actually picked it up for this tour, and after reading it, I realized how much I WISHED I had picked it up when I was reading hordes of paranormal YA a couple of months ago. Laura Howard is definitely a new YA author to look out for. If, like me, you have had the pleasure of speaking to her, and have this book on hand..READ IT NOW.
I've read enough paranormal YA this past year to last any occasional reader a LIFETIME. I've read about vampires, werewolves, shifters, demons, angels, fairies, dwarfs...do you want me to go on? Sadly, there are times when the story lines of these books become SO painfully similar, that I have to stay as far away from the genre as possible, for fear of losing my sanity, and, most importantly, my will to read. With all of that wonderful emotion off of my chest, I can say, with no doubt in my mind, that The Forgotten Ones was a breath of paranormal fresh air. Because the synopsis doesn't mention it, I won't expose the paranormal beings that occupy the pages, but I WILL tell you, that if you're a fan of them, you're going to thoroughly enjoy The Forgotten Ones.It starts off with your usual teenage angst, love lust, and slightly off-kilter family. And then the paranormal creeps in. It was a slow creep, a deeply satisfying one. The big reveals weren't THROWN at you, all at once. Both you as a reader, and Allison as the main female lead, are given the time to digest the huge revelations, are able to wrap your mind around every detail as it comes, before you're overwhelmed. I loved the way Laura Howard made this happen. It's like she took the time to read 100 paranormal YA books, and then sat down and said "Okay..I'm going to do this RIGHT." She did the dialogue right, she nailed the teenage emotion, and my GOD did she have me wishing all romances in teen books were like Allison's and Ethan's. It was sweet, in an innocent way, with not one ounce of obnoxious, hormone-enraged, I NEED YOU NOW OR I'LL DIE moments. UGH..hate those.
I actually had this book sitting in my Kindle for a while before I actually picked it up for this tour, and after reading it, I realized how much I WISHED I had picked it up when I was reading hordes of paranormal YA a couple of months ago. Laura Howard is definitely a new YA author to look out for. If, like me, you have had the pleasure of speaking to her, and have this book on hand..READ IT NOW.
Recommended for Fans of: YA Paranormal Fiction, Romance, Contemporary
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Laura Howard lives in New Hampshire with her husband and four children. Her obsession with books began at the age of 6 when she got her first library card. Nancy Drew, Sweet Valley High and other girly novels were routinely devoured in single sittings. Books took a backseat to diapers when she had her first child. It wasn’t until the release of a little novel called Twilight, 8 years later, that she rediscovered her love of fiction. Soon after, her own characters began to make themselves known. The Forgotten Ones is her first published novel.
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Thank-you to Giselle from Xpresso Book Tours for hosting this tour, and to the author sending me an ecopy of the book to review!
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Haha I used to read nothing but paranormal but I haven't read one in a while! Well not any ones that involve like vampires and werewolves I guess. I'm glad this one offered a little something different to the genre it does sound unique! Glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting me take part in the tour Giselle =). Can't wait to read the other books in the series!
DeleteThe Forgotten Ones sounds really interesting. Thank you for the giveaway! :D
ReplyDeleteIt was AMAZING, you should definitely check it out if you're looking for a break from the "typical" YA paranormal books Frida!
DeleteOh lordy Reeka, I SO have read a hundred paranormals lol. I love that you said that!!! Thank you for joining the tour and reviewing TFO. Makes me smile when someone 'gets' it. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so SO happy you enjoyed my review Laura, The Forgotten Ones was such an absolute pleasure to read! I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
DeleteGreat review! I loved this book too :)
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