Title: Reality (The Life of
Arie #1)
Author: Dani Hart
Genre: Paranormal Urban
Fantasy YA
Release Date: September 23,
2013
Synopsis:
I am Arie Belle and up until my mother’s
unexpected and mysterious death my life had been pretty simple, but then things
became dark and, at times, hopeless. Even my uncanny ability to communicate
with nature had turned its back on me. My only saving grace is my lifetime
friendship with the boy next door, River, whom I had always thought of as my
soul mate up until my eighteenth birthday when everything seemed to change. My
body tingles with heightened sensations and my emotions veer out of control.
They are further tested when Ashe, a beautiful stranger with a powerful draw,
enters my life and challenges my heart and soul. Amidst the rush of feelings
after years of numbness, my true destiny slowly unravels and my journey to find
out what I am, to find my mother’s killer, and stop my own death becomes a
frantic rush before the next full moon.
This powerful story encaptures the true meaning of love and the dark corners of life that can either suck you in or save you.
This powerful story encaptures the true meaning of love and the dark corners of life that can either suck you in or save you.
My Review:
It's been a while since I've read a YA book, and I really enjoyed this one. Arie is a likeable girl who has been kept in the dark about her true identity. Her best friends know more about her than she does, but that all starts to change on her 18th birthday. Arie has to learn to be strong, not only for herself, but the others around her. She is drawn to a man who is mysterious but seems familiar, but she also has feelings for River, who has been her friend since birth. Will she make the right choice for her friends and herself?
This book has all the elements that I like. It's paranormal/fantasy and has a lot of those details. There is a love story, mystery, and it brought out intense feelings. I recommend this book to anyone! 4 out of 5!
This book has all the elements that I like. It's paranormal/fantasy and has a lot of those details. There is a love story, mystery, and it brought out intense feelings. I recommend this book to anyone! 4 out of 5!
Excerpt:
“I saw
River staring at me as I watched the butterflies. I turned to him and got
caught within the depths of his eyes. His stare bore deep into my soul. We sat
like that for what seemed an eternity. My body burned from the inside out. My
heart raced. My mind was anticipating what my body wanted. I couldn't think.
All I could do was stare into his eyes, begging for him to feel the same way.
The butterflies continued to circle around us, but they seemed to be fluttering
faster as if they were anticipating the moment too. Right at the moment I
thought my body was going to explode if something didn't happen, he took his
hand and grazed the side of my face. His touch sent electric shocks through my
cheek and down my body. His hand followed my jaw line and his thumb outlined my
lips on its way to my neck. He gripped the back of my neck gently and leaned
into me as he pulled my face toward his. He paused and looked into my eyes as
if waiting for me to say no. I didn't think I could wait any longer for this
moment to happen. My heart was pounding so hard I felt like I could barely
breathe. The eternal pause ended and his lips brushed mine. I thought I was
going to pass out as I inhaled him. How could one moment be so intense! He
brushed his lips against mine for a few moments as if, again, waiting for me to
protest. I couldn't handle it anymore. I pressed my lips against his and he
responded back. I felt like that kissed lasted for hours. It was so soft and
slow and perfect.” ~Reality
About Dani:
My passion for
writing started at a very young age. It started with a multitude of diaries as
soon as I could write well, then poetry, then short stories. I received my BA
at USC in Theatre with an unofficial minor in writing. While at USC I wrote my
first screenplay and post-graduation I was hired to write another screenplay,
which I did successfully. I have since started several books, but have never
had the courage or time to finish them. I missed it, but I was discouraged from
my years in the industry and I was scared to go back, so I had convinced myself
I was too busy and it would be a waste of time. Then I started reading again
which reignited my passion for writing. I started writing a story that had been
brewing inside of me over the years. The characters were slowly developing and
itching to break out onto paper, so in the summer of 2011 I wrote the first two
chapters. Life got busy again and my passion was pushed aside, but then I met
an amazing person who loved my story and encouraged me to start writing again.
With that said, I am in a happier place now. I am fulfilling my inner desire
and passion to write while raising a family and living life. Thank you so much
for your support! And I hope to keep the stories coming!!!
Social Media Links:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authordanihart
Website: www.authordanihart.blogspot.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorDaniHart
Buy Now:
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reality-dani-hart/1116964470?ean=2940045293266&itm=1&usri=reality
Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/359421
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