Review- A Rural Coincidence by Debjeet Mukherjee

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BOOK SUMMARY:

Are village folks really that simple? What happens when rural people start gambling on drugs? Can a small girl from a village break the existing social stigma and become ‘modern’? Are love stories restricted to urban areas? Do genetics play a role in shaping decisions related to mischief? To what length can a father go to get his daughter the more important things in life? Can fulfillment come without education? Read this riveting short story of twists and turns in a village depicting the life of a farmer, his family and the village postman.

Release date: January 1st 2019

Published by: Uditi Prakashan

Page numbers: 30

REVIEW: 

A Rural Coincidence is a short story by author Debjeet Mukherjee. The story received a commendable mention in the Delhi Poetry Slam in 2017. For a story that is of barely 10 pages, A Rural Coincidence has heaps of content that provides food for thought. 

Set in a rural area- like the author says- might seem difficult to relate to, but it only makes one realise how similar we all really are in terms of feeling the way we do. In addition to that, however, just the way the minds of village folk work in a manner that is quick, practical and precise, was told really well by the author. 

With barely a handful of characters, the story manages to remain very engrossing and entertaining. So while the focus is on one particular family, the reader gets to know quite a bit of information about the village as well which was refreshing as opposed to a boring narration of just one or two lives. 

Debjeet Mukherjee has to be appreciated for putting so much content in so few pages in the most meticulous and relevant manner; his marvellous writing is a cherry on the cake. The only issue was that, like most short stories, it could have been longer as it would be super interesting to know more. 

*Note: A copy of this book was provided by Debjeet Mukherjee in exchange for an honest review. We thank them.

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Review- The Accident by Shree Janani

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 BOOK SUMMARY:

Two people - One accident - Their lives change forever.

Release date: February 11th 2018 

Published by: Self-published

Page numbers: 15

REVIEW: 

I always love it when fellow bibliophiles that I met online write a book or a story and approach me to review it. So when Shree Janani contacted me about her short story, The Accident, I was glad to hear about it because: 1) I love supporting my online bibliophile buddies and 2) the story is 12 pages short (or long). I and no idea what to expect from the story, but what I got left me feeling surprised, awestruck and frightened to the last nerve in my body.

The Accident is a story about how the lives of four people intermingle and come to the same point where fate has something planned for them. Ravi and his wife Rini, Anusha and her husband Ashok are the four people around whom this story revolves. And while the story itself is super duper interesting, I would have- had the story been longer, of course or if the author decides to ever write more- loved more insides into the lives of our characters, which seemed just as interesting.

I was not prepared for the spine-chilling ending that this book had, because it made me want to shut it and never open it again. It literally horrified the shit out of me. And that's a positive because I don't normally get frightened while reading. But the way Shree Janani ended her story was insanely incredible. Having said that, however, I would have loved to know more about it.

Overall, The Accident is a great read for anytime you're in the mood to get terrified with an abrupt but well done ending. With elements of drama, thriller, supernatural and horror, this story is packed with action that's bound to leave the reader wanting more. Barely an half an hour read, this one will keep you entertained for the short while that it will remain with you.

*Note: A copy of this book was provided by Shree Janani in exchange for an honest review. We thank them.

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Review- Accord of Fire by Kevin McLaughlin

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REVIEW: 

I got this book for free as part of the author's newsletter subscription. Now I'm not much into science fiction, but because this is a super short story and because it was free, I thought of giving it a try. While the book was extremely well-written and had me wanting to know more, it wasn't all that interesting.

Captain Nicholas Stein doesn't consider himself to be a "hero" in any way, but whatever he manages to do in this 18 page story is nothing less than heroic. Somehow, while this main character in the story was really cool and well-developed; the plot had me lost, which is disappointing, because how difficult is it to understand a 18 page story? I wish the plot was slightly more concrete and developed.

Having said that, however, I do know and understand that this is only a prequel and there's a whole series on Captain Nicholas Stein, which I'm quite sure must be super interesting. If I ever get the opportunity, I'd love to give it a shot just to know more. For the time being, however, Accord of Fire was a nice read.

Review- The Raven and the Rose by Kevin McLaughlin

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 BOOK SUMMARY:

"Northshield University was never, ever boring. I nearly blew myself up facing the apparition in October. But I survived, and found my magic had grown in strength. The new power was exhilarating - and a little scary.

But I was about to get a lesson in the use of power, and in humility, and why power never, ever comes without responsibility. The story started with some missing roses, and got more weird from there..."


(This is a short story set between the novels "By Darkness Revealed" and "Ashes Ascendant".)

Release date: November 24th 2013

Published by: Role of the Hero Publishing

Page numbers: 22

REVIEW: 

I got a couple of free short stories just by being a newsletter subscriber of author Kevin McLaughlin. The Raven and the Rose is one of those stories, and because I love and believe in magic, this story was extremely interesting. In very few pages, the author manages to tell a really nice and unique story that's fun to read.

The Raven and the Rose is actually book number 1.5 of the Blackwell Magic series. Even though this book isn't a prequel to the series as such, I never felt that something was missing or that I wasn't getting it somehow. Everything flowed so smoothly even in book 1.5 that I felt like I was familiar with it even though I was reading the story for the very first time.

I liked this story much more than another story I read by the same author, so I'm definitely more curious about the Blackwell Magic series, which I'm sure must be super cool. Whether you read it as a short story or as book 1.5, I'd definitely recommend The Raven and the Rose because it's a short, interesting and very unique read that's fun as well.

Review- Howl by Kelley York

 BOOK SUMMARY:

Ivan and his family moved in with their grandpa in order to rally around his sick little brother, Eli, as he went through treatment. It’s not a bad change; Ivan and Eli love to sit outside and listen to the wolves howling from the woods. It’s calming. At least, until Eli disappears from his bed to go looking for them. Chasing after his brother brings Ivan face-to-face with a strange, wild, beautiful boy living in the forest with the wolves…and nothing will ever be the same.

Part of Take a Chance Anthology.

Release date: December 8th 2016

Published by: Beaten Track Books

Page numbers: 32

REVIEW: 

Author Kelley York' short story, Howl, is a part of the Take A Chance anthology which releases on December 15th (which is today!). I am obviously super excited to read the book, but when I saw that Kelley's story was already available on Amazon (.in and .com), I bought myself a copy, and like any other book by the author, this one did not disappoint.  Howl is a beautiful and moving story that reflects Kelley's love for and respect towards animals. Now I myself love my animals more than humans and have a special spot for wolves in my heart, so this story for me was everything. 

There's really not much to say about this one particular short story, because it's easier to just read it for yourself and appreciate it. But what I would like to stress on is the fact that I have only read Kelley's contemporaries so far, but in no way was I apprehensive about trying something new from her, because I knew it would be good anyway. And it turned out to be just that. Like any other short story, however (or any other book from your favourite author), I wish there was more, and I sure as hell hope *hint hint* that Kelley continues this amazing story of Ivan, Eli and the magnificent wolves. 

As usual, Kelley's writing was just as beautiful as her story-telling. If this is just one of the many stories in the anothology, I really cannot wait to see what the other authors have in store for us. I'm sure this anthology will be amazing, mainly because it's LGBT, and also because some really cool authors have contributed to it. Meanwhile, if you get the chance, do give Howl a go, because it's a short, moving, emotional and extremely beautiful story. 

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Review- Know Thy Enemy by Douglas Misquita

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 BOOK SUMMARY:

An artifact from the Baghdad National Museum could justify the coalition invasion of Iraq. But the artifact is among items looted from the Museum just before the invasion.
CIA Analyst, Emma Burrows enlists the help of Captain William Bradford and a small Joint Task Force 2 team to retrieve the artifact.
Unknown to them, a mercenary unit led by Luc Fortesque is also after the stolen artifacts intending to sell them on the black market.

Know Thy Enemy is an action-short that introduces two key characters from the full length thriller novel, The Apocalypse Trigger.

Know Thy Enemy is available FREE from here.

Know Thy Enemy is also available for Kindle and Kindle apps at the lowest price possible.

Release date: October 15th 2014

Published by: Self-published

Page numbers: 40

REVIEW: 

Not a bad read at all, but not very good either. Know Thy Enemy is a prelude to author Douglas Misquita's The Apocalypse Trigger. I am not a fan of thriller novels, but I really don't mind giving all genres a try. I have read Douglas Misquita's Haunted, and that was a thriller/ mystery that I genuinely found interesting and well written. As for Know Thy Enemy, well, I didn't like it very much and I cringe to say this, but honesty is the policy, so here we go. 

The sole reason I picked up Know Thy Enemy is because it is barely 40 pages long. So I thought, why not? It took me less than an hour to finish off this quick read which introduces you to the characters in The Apocalypse Trigger. Well, firstly, save for maybe one or two names, I don't remember all the characters, and I didn't even understand the story. It could be my fault, it could be the book's fault. I don't know. But like I have been saying, I am not the biggest fan of Know Thy Enemy. 

Fans of thriller will devour this story as even I can say without doubt that it is action-packed. There is lots happening and the story moves from here to there like rapid fire, which is good. I always feel that short stories work only when they're done well. Unfortunately- and I hate to say this because I genuinely support Douglas Misquita- this was not for me. I will still for sure give The Apocalypse Trigger a try some time. 

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Review- Purple, Silver, Olive, Orange: A Short Story by Helen Smith

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 BOOK SUMMARY:

An entertaining short story set in a futuristic England, Purple, Silver, Olive, Orange is a bite-sized introduction to Helen Smith’s writing. 

Sarah wanted a sensitive, poetic, romantic boyfriend who would bring her flowers. Ryan ticks all the boxes. So why isn’t Sarah happy? 

Recommended for readers who enjoyed Alison Wonderland by Helen Smith. 

This story is free to borrow with Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime.

Release date: December 26th 2014
Published by: Tyger Books Quick Reads
Page numbers: 50

REVIEW: 

Previously, I have read two of author Helen Smith's short stories, Real Elves: A Christmas Story and The Memory Man: A Short Story. While both stories were interesting, they weren't very captivating and being really short stories, there wasn't more when I really wanted it. When I picked up Purple, Silver, Olive, Orange: A Short Story, I didn't keep any expectations. It was an interesting read all right, but again, too short to get the whole point of it. 

From what I understood, Purple, Silver, Olive, Orange: A Short Story is set in the United Kingdom of the future where the person you need in your life is designed for you as per your requirements. So we have Sarah who wants a man who will bring her flowers and write poetry for her and whom she gets in the form of Ryan. One morning, just as Sarah is telling Ryan how his ways seem to smother her, an inspector comes to note down if everything is going well with the two. The hint of drama that happens then was okay, not too great.  

The story kicks off in Sarah and Ryan's little apartment which was a very cute start up and set up as well. Ryan's dialogues were supposed to be in verse, but I had to reread a few of his lines to get the poetry in it. When I did get it though, his lines started looking very beautiful. I didn't understand Sarah's character however; she seemed manipulative to me, and I'm sure there was more to her than what was portrayed. 

Overall, Purple, Silver, Olive, Orange: A Short Story could pass as a pointless story that easily can be skipped, but I really enjoyed reading about the brief descriptions that were shown in the beginning. I read this book when I hadn't read anything at all during the day, but I had to read something to make it seem like a productive day. Maybe you can too. 

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Review- The Memory Man by Helen Smith

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 BOOK SUMMARY:

The Memory Man is an intriguing new short story from bestselling British author Helen Smith. Two women become friends in an abandoned post-apocalyptic building. A psychic makes contact with a lost soul. His apprentice tries to find news of a man he has lost touch with. Fragments of memories are traded and twisted. Friendship provides comfort, but the recovery of memories brings torment rather than reassurance - until truth becomes secondary to survival.

Release date: November 12th 2014
Published by: Tyger Books
Page numbers: 50

REVIEW: 

The Memory Man by Helen Smith is quite an interesting read that I didn't quite get. Set in the backdrop of a dystopian situation (I suppose), this short story has Sarah and Valerie as the main characters around whom the story revolves and always comes back to. There were a few other side characters, all male, whose roles I didn't really understand.

Just like with her Emily Castle Mystery Christmas short story series, Helen manages to have that mysterious aura in her book throughout, which I highly appreciate. Even though I didn't get the story like I said, I still had this urge to know more, which, for me, is always a plus point as it keep readers on the edge on the seat.

While it does have a promising plot and an interesting storyline, The Memory Man didn't work that well for me, at least not as a short story. If this were a full length novel with more details about the happenings, I would have liked it better. Neither the setup, not the situation was very clear to me.

Nonetheless, in spite of what I have said, The Memory Man is still a well written story that oozes with awe and mystery.

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Review- Real Elves by Helen Smith

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BOOK SUMMARY:

~ This is a short story ~

In a department store in London, a little girl called Sophie visits Santa’s magical forest with her grandfather. As they emerge from the forest, Sophie’s grandfather reports her missing… but the little girl’s right there. Is she a ghost, a twin, an alien abductee—or is there some simpler explanation? Twenty-six-year-old amateur sleuth Emily Castles has fifteen minutes to figure out the puzzle before the police are called and Christmas is ruined.

REAL ELVES is a standalone story set in London. It first appeared in the anthology Naughty or Nice in aid of Kids Need to Read. The Emily Castles mysteries can be read in any order.

Helen Smith has created a great little cozy series with the charming Emily Castles Criminal Element



Release date: September 16th 2014
Published by: Tyger Books
Page numbers: 35

REVIEW: 

This was the first Helen Smith book that I read. The story behind how I came across it is rather interesting, but it's telling could possibly wait. I feel like this book came to me at the perfect time since I had been looking for some cozy and enjoyable short stories.

Real Elves is a short story that can be read as a standalone or as part of the Emily Castles Mystery series of which it is the fifth book. I honestly don't see the point in summarising this short story, as the story in itself is barely a half and hour long read and the summary aptly describes what it is about anyway.

I absolutely enjoy short Christmas stories. I believe all of them are wonderful and warming, and the latter is a feat especially when the weather almost everywhere is cold. Real Elves was no different. Although what I found most interesting about this story was the kind of hazy and subtle mystery surrounding it.

For a few pages short story, Real Elves was very intriguing and quite an enjoyable read. Author Helen Smith's writing is very easy to follow and beautiful in its innocent and charming simplicity. I enjoyed this book, and I would definitely recommend it.

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Review- Untamed by Laxmi Hariharan

Book Summary:

Wolf girl Leana Iyeroy, the first hybrid in her family, only ever wanted to be 100% human. An unexpected encounter with the Hugging Saint of Bombay forces Leana to face the wolf inside her. Will she finally make peace with herself? A magic-realist, coming-of-age tale. 

REVIEW:

Untamed is a short story written by author of The Many Lives of Ruby Iyer, Laxmi Hariharan. In the near future, the story will feature as part of the Uncommon Bodies anthology. Going by the highly interesting story Laxmi has written, the curiosity to read the anthology is piqued and it will be intriguing to see if the other stories will be just as gripping as Untamed, and if they will live up to the expectations of this very well written work. 

The most interesting part of Untamed was its connection to The Many Lives of Ruby Iyer, which was a recent read. After meeting the violent and spine-chilling Dr. Braganza and the very fierce and kickass Ruby Iyer, it was such a pleasure to meet the next generation of the family- Leana Iyeroy. And as that was written, it's difficult to not appreciate the creativity in that surname. How ridiculous that it struck while reviewing and not while reading. Kudos to Laxmi! 

Untamed was a really nice and refreshing story that took place is 2060, so there is definitely a lot of thought that went into it and there's impatience to know where the story is headed next. Every part of this very, very short story was well done and well developed. But like the problem is with all short stories, there is that greed for more! 

Plus, the most important aspect of the story: Werewolves. Always. Work. 

*A copy of Untamed by Laxmi Hariharan was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. We thank Laxmi for the book. 

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Review- Count Your Blessings by Sharon Sala

Goodreads Summary:

Previously titled Color Me Bad, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sharon Sala dishes up Count Your Blessings, a contemporary romance piled high with love, laughter, and plenty of heart in Blessings, Georgia!

As the respectable wife of the town preacher, Patty June Clymer never thought she'd have to worry about a cheating husband. But when things come to a head, Patty decides to take charge of her life by kicking her no-good husband out her house, and getting a total makeover at the popular local salon. 

With a new spiky black haircut and a new outlook on life, Patty goes from mousy and meek to living large and in charge, and fairly starts a revolution in the small town of Blessings, Georgia.

REVIEW:

Sometimes, I go on a novella spree, and end up binge-reading novellas. When I picked up Count Your Blessings, it was one of those times. The novella is free on Amazon, and from what I have gathered, it was initially called Color Me Bad, and is an introductory novella to The Curl Up and Dye series. If the novella is anything to go by, the series will be fun and entertaining. 

This novella isn't a story as such, it's more about incidents that take place in a small town called Blessings. I love reading about small American towns as that gives stories a warm and welcoming touch. A place where everyone knows everyone, Blessings poses as a harbinger of gossip, especially when a brave lady named Patty June decides to take serious action against her cheating husband. 

My initial thoughts when I began reading the novella were that the story would be about salon owner, Ruby, but it turns out that it wasn't. Like I have mentioned previously, the novella is about a series of incidents that go from one person's point of view to another's but all in third person, which keeps it smooth. It doesn't get confusing at all, but I really would have liked to see more of the story taking place at the ever famous salon, because that was so much fun to read. 

The strong feminism that shines throughout this novella is admirable. But at the same time, it seemed like it leaned towards misandry at times. Keeping all that intellectual babble aside, however, Count Your Blessings was an entertaining novella that was a fast paced and extremely quick read. It would be really interesting to see how author Sharon Sala takes this story ahead, and I definitely look forward to reading it.

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Review- The Ruby Iyer Diaries by Laxmi Hariharan

Goodreads Summary:

The prequel to The Many Lives of Ruby Iyer: This is a peek into the soul of an angry, young girl, who will come of age in a city on the verge of total annihilation.

REVIEW:

The Ruby Iyer Diaries is a prequel to The Many Lives of Ruby Iyer, a dystopian set in Mumbai that has been on my to-read pile since quite some time now. Most readers have been reading the prequel after having read the first full-length book in the series. As I'm always up for novellas and I don't like breaking links, I thought I would read The Ruby Iyer Diaries first as it gives us a glimpse into the life of Ruby Iyer. 

The Ruby Iyer Diaries is a collection of letters from Ruby, the main character's personal diary. These letters start from when Ruby was a ten year old school girl and go on until she turns sixteen and starts college. For a twenty odd pages short novella, this book is an enjoyable read. Ruby's convent school experiences took me back to my own school days, which always leaves me smiling and nostalgic, which is a positive point for me. 

As I have not yet read The Many Lives of Ruby Iyer, I cannot really say whether this novella is absolutely essential before starting with the series. I don't see why it won't be useful as it has helped me understand Ruby and it will make other readers understand the character as well. I suppose Ruby's family situation and the start to her kick-ass personality are well shown in The Ruby Iyer Diaries. I can't wait to see how Ruby stands up for herself in the future as well and what adventures she encounters. 

I can pinpoint only one reason as to why the novella won't be so useful and that reason is simple. Our teenage years are a mess. We don't grow up to be who we were back then. All of us change, for better or worse. So it doesn't really matter what Ruby did or how she was before, as her present is what will matter most to readers. Also, Ruby's voice seemed very mature to me as compared to her age. 

In any case, like I said before, his novella is quite an enjoyable read that has left me eager to start with the series. 

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Review- Magic Man by Lori L. Clark

Goodreads Summary:

After the one love of her life betrayed her, Saraya doesn't fall in love. She takes what she needs from her one night stands -- sex and the contents of their wallet -- but never lets them into her world or her heart. 

This short story contains swearing, sex and adult situations. Recommended for mature (18+) audiences.

REVIEW:

Mysterious. Intriguing. Sexy. These three adjectives describe Magic Man perfectly. For a short story that is barely twenty pages long (or short), this novella was very explicit and graphic in its descriptions and details. The summary is not deceiving when it says that the short story is suitable for a "mature" eighteen plus audience. 

Just like any other book by author Lori L. Clark that I have read and loved, Magic Man was also daring, dashing, disturbing and disgusting. As for characters, we have the female protagonist Saraya (such a nice name!) who learns how to mix money making and pleasure at an early age. We then have the sibling duo of Elsa and Elias, the former being Saraya's friend and the latter, her once upon a time lover. Elias seemed like the perfect hot bad boy, but only time will tell us more. Finally, we have the person behind whom this book is named- Magic Man. And Magic Man is very, very intriguing. I am a hundred and ten percent sure that there is more to the lives of the four characters we've met till now than Lori is telling us. 

There really isn't much more to say about a short story, but all I can say is that the twenty very hot and well written pages of Magic Man, that really interesting ending, and the promise of a "to be continued" have me really excited to see what Lori has in store for readers with this one. 

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Review- Happenstance 2 by Jamie McGuire

Goodreads Summary:

Erin Easter was now Erin Alderman, because Erin Alderman was dead. 

In the second installment of this USA Today bestselling series, follow protagonist Erin, a high school senior in tiny Blackwell, Oklahoma. After a terrible accident leaves two classmates dead, Erin learns that she was switched at birth. Shortly after, she moves into the home of her true parents, Sam and Julianne Alderman, transforming Erin over night from pariah of Blackwell High School, to the only child of one of the most affluent couples in town. 

Also being pursued by her childhood crush, Weston Gates, the dream she once had is now reality. But when Erin stumbles upon secrets that gives her the answers she’s been searching for, she also finds a truth she never wanted to know.

REVIEW:

I absolutely enjoyed Jamie McGuire's Happenstance 1. For a novella, it was an enjoyable and very touching read. For all the bitterness that was the protagonist Erin's past life, there was a jar full of sweetness waiting to be opened when it came to her new life. I was looking forward to reading Happenstance 2 because, like it is with most good novellas, just one short and tiny story isn't enough and you have to know more. 

Happenstance 2 was a good read, but just not as good as the first book. The first novella ended on a hopeful note and the second started on a very positive note. But towards the end, I felt like I had to know more. The storyline was a complete high school drama and I've read lots of those before, so there was nothing new plot wise. The characters, however, were really good and well developed. 

In Happenstance 2, Erin moves to her new home with her actual parents and leaves her shattered past behind. It was nice to see her adapt to her new and fancy lifestyle. I liked how genuinely surprised and grateful she was as a person. I liked her parents as well. I did think that the family- even with their messed up situation- was too perfect, but oh well, I'll take it. I wasn't as big a fan of Weston, the love interest, in this novella as I was in the previous. 

Like I said, the end of Happenstance 2 left me wanting more, but at the same time, I felt it was way too familiar and typical. I have no idea if there are more novellas in this series, but I would like to read them. Jamie McGuire tells good stories and I'm all up for more short stories from her, but maybe something that isn't like something I've read before. 

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Review- Roar and Liv by Veronica Rossi

Goodreads Summary:

Before Perry and Aria, there was Roar and Liv.

After a childhood spent wandering the borderlands, Roar finally feels like he has a home with the Tides. His best friend Perry is like a brother to him, and Perry's sister, Liv, is the love of his life. But Perry and Liv's unpredictable older brother, Vale, is the Blood Lord of the Tides, and he has never looked kindly on Roar and Liv's union. Normally, Roar couldn't care less about Vale's opinion. But with food running low and conditions worsening every day, Vale's leadership is more vital—and more brutal—than ever. Desperate to protect his tribe, Vale makes a decision that will shatter the life Roar knew and change the fate of the Tides forever.

Under the Never Sky series: 

My review of Under the Never Sky (Under the Never Sky #1)

REVIEW:

Roar and Liv is actually a prequel to author Veronica Rossi's Under the Never Sky series, but I think that because it came out after the first book's release, everyone read it as a 1.5 instead of a 0.5 novella. I am explaining this because when I started reading it, I had no idea as to what was happening and why it was happening since the way Under the Never Sky ended, Roar and Liv could just not have what it had. Then I saw that it was 0.5, my brain went into putting two and two together and the story made absolute sense and turned out to be an even more amazing read, albeit short, than Under the Never Sky. 
There were a lot of side characters in Under the Never Sky  Even though each of them was important in their own way and well portrayed by author Veronica Rossi, I was deeply engrossed in the interaction and chemistry between the protagonists, Aria and Peregrine. 
Once I started reading Roar and Liv, I found that Roar is simply amazing. His point of view, which lasts throughout the book, was just as amazing as him. His thoughts were so good that they made me like him even more. Author Veronica Rossi has put down Roar's view beautifully.  
Roar and his grandmother go to Peregrine's father, Jodan, who gives the two food and shelter and Roar two best friends. Roar, Liv and Peregrine know each other since childhood. Roar and Peregrine's friendship is strong, fun and loyal making Roar seem like more of a brother to Peregrine than his real brother, Vale. Roar feels a deep attraction towards Liv which turns into a sweet love. But where there is love, there are tons and heaps of problems. I always enjoy forbidden, behind the scenes and heartbreaking romances and Roar and Liv's was just the same. 
Overall, Roar and Liv was an amazing novella that ended unhappily which I love but with the promise of more to come. I absolutely enjoyed this one. 

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