I didn't know what to expect when I started reading the "Look Inside" sample of this e-book, but found to my delight that Guardian is a surprisingly well-written story. After sampling the first couple chapters on Amazon, I ordered it for my Kindle.
The author has a gift for bringing the reader right into the book, making you become an integrated part of the story and its characters--and, most importantly, caring what happens to them, which is always the sign of a good read. As I read chapter after chapter, unable to put the book down, I honestly felt as if I were there with Declan and Alexander -- and Liz and Finn. Luckily I am on vacation, so I was able to finish the book in one uninterrupted read -- it's one of those page turners that grabs you from the very beginning. I had to find out what happened. The author is a great tale-spinner, leaving the door open for more adventures of the characters in future books.
I cried in some of the parts--they were so touching. I especially love Finn and his "gumball" honesty. He is one of my favorite characters in the book. I think anyone who reads this book is going to want to read the next one ... and the next ... and any other books by this author, who is definitely a mesmerizing story teller.
I could feel the great love between Alexander and Declan as it was being described. Unlike some of the romance novels of today that feel somehow drily related as if by an observer, rather than felt and real to the core, the love between these characters touched my heart and made me feel the truth of their bond. It brought tears to my eyes to read--and to feel--the soul-to-soul connection and love that probably each of us longs for in our secret depths. It seems to me that only one who has experienced it could write that expressively about it. In this book the characters come to life. The conversations pop off the page, drawing the reader deeper into the story. Being able to write believable back-and-forth conversational flow is a gift, and this writer assuredly has that gift. The love story is combined perfectly with suspense, which gives it the captivating quality that keeps you dangling, wondering what in the world could possibly be coming next. It's all tied together by the author, who draws the threads tightly around the well-woven plot.
I think this story would make a great movie. It would appeal not only to young adults--but to people of all ages who have a touch of the romantic in them--and, really, who doesn't? All in all, I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more from A. J. Messenger.
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I can’t stop comparing this book to Twilight because they are so damn similar, but this book is definitely less problematic and toxic. It’s an entertaining and fun read, something super quick that you can finish in a day or two. There isn’t anything inherently amazing or outstanding about it, but it is one of the best paranormal romances I’ve read to date (even with all the cringe injected into it.) I highly recommend this for fans of Twilight and angsty, forbidden romances.
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