TORN Review!

Everyone has secrets.

Even best friends.

Swirling black descends like ravens, large enough to block the glow of the streetlights. A dull roar starts like a train on the 'L', a far-away rumbling that grows louder as it pulls closer, until it's directly overhead and you feel it in your chest, except this doesn't pass you by. Verity, white-faced and eyes blazing, shouts through the din, "Run, Mo!"

Mo Fitzgerald knows about secrets. But when she witnesses her best friend's murder, she discovers Verity was hiding things she never could have guessed. To find the answers she needs and the vengeance she craves, Mo—quiet, ordinary, unmagical Mo—will have to enter a world of raw magic and shifting alliances. And she'll have to choose between two very different, equally dangerous guys—protective, duty-bound Colin and brash, mysterious Luc. One wants to save her, one wants to claim her. Which would you choose?

"Who doesn't love a character torn between two dangerous worlds and two risky guys? The only thing safe about this book is how good it is." —Lee Nichols, author of Deception, A Haunting Emma Novel

"Dark, exciting and totally addictive! Just. . .wow!" -Kristi Cook, author of Haven

My Thoughts:

Cover- Looks a bit like Lady Gaga, lol. I love the whimsy of it, and the beautiful colors!

Overall- After reading a lot of books with love triangles, and being sort of sick of them, I have to admit I was a little nervous about this one! But I think the author did an AWESOME job of sucking me in and making me just as confused at the main character, Mo. The first chapter did its job well...giving me a twisty plot, making me ask questions, and making me wonder what was going to happen next. I loved the desperation in the voice, and I loved the unique twist to this story. I felt for Mo because she wanted to be someone, yet she wasn't insanely jealous of Verity, like most girls would be today. That made me like her character more, and feel for her as a real person. She wanted to be special, and she loved her best friend, enough to set out to avenge her death. If you love paranormal romance, definately go and pick this one up. I don't like to give pieces of the plot away, but this one will keep you guessing for most of the book. The sequel comes out in February 2012 from Kensington Teen, and I will totally be going to pick it up.  The cover and synopsis are below! :)

Constance started to keen as the air around us began to thrash and twist, the caustic scent of ozone burning my nose. As I watched, her dark gold hair began to lift and kink into knots. 

“I’m here. It’ll be okay.” It was the last thing I said before my best friend’s little sister went supernova in the second-floor girls’ bathroom, taking me with her.

A month ago, Mo Fitzgerald risked her life to stop an ancient prophecy and avenge her best friend's murder. Now, she only wants to keep her loved ones safe. But the magic—and the Chicago Mob—have other plans.

Mysterious, green-eyed Luc is back, asking for help—and a second chance. Colin, her strongest protector, is hiding a shocking secret. And inside Constance, the magic is about to go terribly wrong. Tangled in a web of love and betrayal, Mo must choose between the life she's dreamed of and the one she's destined for.

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