Publication: February, 2013
Genre: YA Paranormal
Bound to the water bound to land, a Siren’s soul will never be safe on either side of the ocean’s surface. Hidden beneath the rolling waves lies the secret to Theia’s past and as she unveils each haunting truth, she realizes the last seventeen years of her life have been a lie. Now, drawn into a mysterious new world and with nowhere to turn, Theia must place her trust in Luc, a beautiful boy who stops her heart with each dazzling smile, but even his unearthly charm can’t hide the truth—he has secrets— dark secrets binding him to his world—an underwater world where Theia will never belong—a world determined to destroy her soul.
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Surface is the first book I’ve read about mermaids and sirens, although I admit, I’ve been interested in them for a while. I’m not very familiar with the lore in these books, but I’m certain that there is some general stuff that people who read this version of paranormal are familiar with without having to be told, so I was at a bit of a disadvantage there because I got a little bit confused at first, going back and forth between characters.
However, once this book gets going it all fell into place. It does have a fairly intricate plot – with people on the land trying to hurt/kidnap/kill the main character Theia, the underwater people who want to help her, but are constrained by their own laws, and the human world where some boyfriends get dragged into the plot just by being there.
I enjoyed learning about the lore and I enjoyed the setting and this book has a fun plot,a s well as a twisty one. It was a quick read and has a sweet romance between Theia and Luc, the hot underwater boy! I did think they had a tad bit of insta-love, but well, that’s love in the paranormal realm, right?
All in all this was a good read and I was pleasantly surprised. First books in a series are always a challenge for the reader because you have to trust that the story will hold your attention as things move forward. While this book had a slow start for me, I think the ending definitely made up for it and it does leave the reader wanting more.
Giveaway:
Tiffany Daune doesn’t get why people want to grow up or why anyone would ever stop eating candy. Her purse is filled with books, lip gloss and a few pieces of Lego bricks. She writes best with a dish of chocolate chips on hand and finds licorice makes a better straw than plastic.
She lives on an island and believes mermaids may be raiding her candy stash, though she hasn’t caught them, yet.
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Jamie31
Never read a book about mermaids before and this one sounds awesome.
erin
sounds fantastic! thanks for sharing 😉
Ingeborg
Sounds very magical.
Cindi
I love mermaids so I’m very excited to read surface. And I’m SO glad that zombies and vampires are taking a bit of a rest as far as book subjects:)
Karen H in NC
This is a new-to-me author and genre. Book sounds interesting. I’ll be following along to learn more.
J. Anne Huss
Thanks for stopping by today, guys! I’m ready to read more about mermaids and sirens.
Diana
Amazing cover and the story is so beautiful, thank you for the giveaway!!!
Raffle name: Artemis
Kristia
Wonderful cover! Love the blurb, I haven’t read anything with sirens yet, it sounds interesting
Alicia Batista
This book sounds GREAT! Thanks for the giveaway!
Lily B
thought I absolutely love the cover, I been wanting to read this book. I don’t remember the last time I read one about mermaids and sirens, so I have to say, the premise really caught my attention! great review.
Kelly
I love the cover. I enjoy mermaid stories. I envy them since I can’t swim! LOL
Christine
This book sounds awesome and that cover–just stunning! Definitely want to read this
Lecea
The cover fits the synopsis perfectly! Beautiful!
Rita Pu
sounds magic and fantastic!
AmelArmeliana
The story sounds really interesting. I love the story about mermaid and I would love to read this one.
Thanks for this awesome giveaway
June Lisle
Surface sounds like an enjoyable read. I really liked the description.
Tiffany Daune
Thank you Julie for being part of the Surface tour and taking the plunge into the mermaid realm!
J. Anne Huss
You are very welcome, Tiffany!
Bookworm Brandee
It can be irritating when you don’t know the lore in a book and it’s not explained. I’m glad this one ended up being enjoyable though!
I’m adding it to my TBR – I like stories of Sirens.
Isis Erb
This sounds like an interesting book, worth taking the time to read, so it is going onto my TBR list without a doubt
Shannon Bereza
I haven’t read anything with mermaids in it yet so I am definitely adding this on my TBR list because what’s not to love about mermaids? And then sirens too? I can’t wait to read it. The cover is also amazing!
Kayla Prada
I haven’t read any books about mermaids, which is surprising because I LOVE mermaids! But I plan on reading this one! It sounds really good! Thank you for the giveaway!
richied.becky
thank you for the book you’ve coupled with such an awesome giveaway
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Sarah Bauman
Awesome giveaway. Hope I win.
giselle contreras
Loved your review:) Thank you for this giveaway!
Jennifer Crawford
Your reviews and giveaways are fab! Love this site!
Liz Gunderson
One Word: Magical!! Thank you
Marissa @ For The Love Of Film And Novels
Sounds like a great book!
Debby Chandler
thanks for the great giveaway, love your blog.