Monday, July 9, 2012

Blog Tour! Review: Lonely Souls by Karice Bolton + Giveaway



Welcome to my stop on the AToMR Blog Tour!
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Author Bio

Karice Bolton is a paranormal romance/urban fantasy author living in the Pacific Northwest. All three books in The Watchers Trilogy are available now, Awakening, Legions, and Cataclysm. Lonely Souls, which is the first book in her new series Witch Avenue, released June 2012. 

Karice married the love of her life who she met in high school, and she still can't get over how cute and funny he is. They have two English Bulldogs that are the cutest bullies in the world, and they use their cuteness to get what they want. Karice loves the snow and gravitates towards the stuff as often as possible! She enjoys skiing and tries really hard to snowboard, but often makes a nice little area to sit while everyone zips by on their board. She enjoys writing, and she also loves to read just about anything with print.



Lonely Souls by Karice Bolton

Release Date: June 29, 2012
Publisher: Bulldog Press
Pages: 300
Genre: YA Witches
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It’s two weeks before Triss turns 18, and her world is about to change into the most magical one imaginable as she readies herself to enter The Witch Avenue Order... that is until her mother’s disappearance. Instead of celebrating her transformation, she finds herself spreading rose petals into her mother’s empty grave. When Logan, her best friend from junior high, moves back to town for college, he vows to help her find the answers she so desperately seeks surrounding her mother’s disappearance. As they begin uncovering clues, it becomes apparent that the life of white magic they both grew up loving is not what the majority practices, and their lives are in danger. With a haunting feeling that her mother may still be alive, she begins to hear a call to the wilderness. Triss realizes that in order to find the answers she needs, she must learn the ways of her ancestors and become the hunter, not the hunted before it’s too late, and she becomes part of the lonely souls.   ADD TO GOODREADS

Triss is looking forward to her 18th birthday and joining The Witch Avenue Coven when her mom disappears right off the beach. Her mom's best friend and her son, Logan return for her memorial service. Triss hasn't seen Logan in years but they used to be best friends. Logan believes in Triss and will help her try to find her missing mother. Her coven offers no support and everyone wants to assume she is dead.

Logan was a very sweet, and dedicated character. He would do anything for Triss. I got a bit frustrated with the romance because Triss would continue to close herself off from him. I admired Triss for wanting to focus on her finding her mother and not become distracted by a boy but trying to avoid Logan was still a big distraction. Logan did have some dark secrets but he was very swoon worthy. The book was romance heavy and most scenes revolved around the two working out their feelings. Logan also taught Triss magic. She wasn't well developed and Logan works on teaching her to protect herself. A few interesting scenes such as turning a snake into a bow and arrow. So not worth a bow and arrow! I hate snakes yesh!

As Triss searches for her mother she realizes she may be in danger as well. There isn't a ton of action but the few scenes here and there had my attention. Unique world building with interesting spells and villains. I'm still interested in learning a bit more about the lonely souls and world. I really wish I had some of the calming concoctions Triss would mix up. The story wraps up nicely just the way I like it. Things are open but no major questions hanging. I look forward to more of Tris and Logan. This was full of swoon worthy quotes, a sweet romance, a bit of mystery and action, and some witchy goodness.


"I know we haven't seen each other for years, but I'd never do that to you. I don't care where I'm at in the world or what I'm doing, I'll always be here for you, Triss."

"Triss, I'm in no hurry. I wasn't kidding. You are one of a kind and worth waiting for."

"I don't want to lose you before I even have you."

Rating: 4/5


~ Giveaway ~
Blog Tour Sponsored Giveaway (Int)

1st prize)

    *paperback copy of Lonely Souls
    * $15 Amazon Card

2nd prize)

    *paperback copy of Lonely Souls
    * $10 Amazon Card

 
Grand Prize (Int)

    * Arrowhead Necklace
    * $50 Amazon card
    * paperback of Lonely Souls

42 comments:

  1. I'm in the midst of finishing this, but definitely enjoying it. I love Logan and how he's kind of confident and has this way of kind of getting under your skin in an odd way without really doing anything, haha.

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    1. Logan is definitely one of my favorite parts of the book. He is so sweet. I wish I had a Logan!

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  2. This book sounds interesting. Thanks for the giveaway!

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    1. Really interesting and unique. Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. This is on my TBR list..Thanks for the chance!

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  4. Thanks for the chance. I loved Karices other series and cant wait for this.

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    1. I haven't read anything else by Karice Bolton but I want to try her other books now! Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. this looks like a very interesting read.

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    1. Glad it caught your attention. Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. This sounds so intriguing! ;) thx for the giveaway.

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    1. Really intriguing witch aspects. Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. The cover has that creepy feel to it.

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    1. I love the cover! Very pretty yet creepy. Works great for this book! Thanks for stopping by!

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  8. So excited! I love the cover!!!!

    Thanks for the amazing Giveaway!!!! <3

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    1. Awesome cover! I admit that is half of why I wanted to read it :-D Thanks for stopping by!

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  9. This sounds awesome, and the cover looks like just my type of thing! I'll be keeping an eye out for this!

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    1. Happy it looks like something you might enjoy. Thanks for stopping by!

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  10. Great review Jennifer.

    This is one that I just can't decide on. I've been seeing it around for a while and I just can't make up my mind about it.

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    1. So hard to decide what to fit on the TBR list. It was a pretty quick read. I read it all in one day. It was a tiny bit Harry Potter like to me so I enjoyed it. Interesting magic and spells. Plus Logan was sweet. Thanks for stopping by!

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  11. I think the cover looks like she's found a stain on her dress and wondering where it came from. LOL
    The book does sound interesting and I would love the chance to read it.

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    1. LOL It does kind of look like that. There is a scene where she tries on an old dress and I think that is what the cover is supposed to be. It is very pretty! Thanks for stopping by and good luck!

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  12. So excited to read ! I love the cover.

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  13. My tour stop is tomorrow. Im almost done reading it and im really liking it so far!

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    1. Great! :-D I read it all in one day myself. It had a few slow parts but was interesting most of the time. Logan was really sweet.

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  14. A snake-made bow and arrow? Who would've thunk it, right?? x) LOL I think I'd probably turn a stick into a bow and arrow instead of some slimy living creature... But I'm in absolute love with the idea of this book anyways! I've always wanted to be a witch (because it's the coolness of being supernatural without the bloodlust or furriness on a full moon), and the sweet best friend romance already has me melting! <3

    Amazing review, Jen! I can't wait to read this!! :)

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    1. Right? I didn't understand why it couldn't be a stick! LOL The snake will follow her around too so when she needs a bow and arrow she can change it into one. I have major snake fear! I would love to be a witch! I so need a love potion and a calming potion. Also I need some way to automatically do chores. I am a huge sucker for a best friends romance. Thanks for stopping by as always!

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  15. I'm really looking forward to this new series. Can't wait to read!

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    1. I hope you enjoy it. Good luck and thanks for stopping by!

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  16. I am looking forward to reading this series. Look interesting :)
    Thanks for sharing.

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  17. This series looks like a great read!

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    1. I'm looking forward to following the series. Thanks for stopping by!

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  18. Wow what an amazing review! Thanks so much for posting the review and giveaway! I really hope I win, otherwise I'll have to buy the book! haha just kidding. I love buying books! But I love winning books more!

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    1. Winning is awesome :-D The eBook is a good price though! Good luck and thanks for stopping by!

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  19. Thanks for the review, it looks awesome!!!

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  20. I really would like to read this book. It sounds good. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  21. Lonely Souls sounds like a great read. Thanks for the chance to win it!
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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