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  • One of my favourite books this year!5

    Maria Mentzelidi One of the most interesting book for 2012 i have read so far!!! Yes you got it right no vampires,no angels (fallen angels),no demons not anything.Instead we have something fresh and unique idea (at least to my eyes): Elements

    The story begins with Becca Chandler after her defence class one light night discover that at the parking school that Chris Merrick was beating up so hard. And she didn't hesitate at all and saved his life. But from this moment everything change in her life because she realise that from now on she is a target.The Merrick brothers are not ordinary. You know why? They're Elementals, each with a strong power over an individual element - water, earth, fire and air.Yes you got it right Elements

    We are introduced to The Merrick brothers which every single one is unique and I can't deny that i felt every single one (sounds weird i know) :

    - Michael is 23 years old.He is the oldest brother and he is the element of Earth.In Storm he is a little bit over protected to his younger brothers but his has his reasons and i totally respect with how is dealing raising his brothers. (You have to read the prequel novella what are you waiting for?)

    - Chris is 16 years old and he is the element of Water (and the protagonist of the first book) I totally loved his characters (with his good and his bad) and i absolutely love his caring side in regards to Becca.

    - Gabriel (17,controls the element of Fire) and Nick (17 controls the element of Air) Those Twins were hilarious I was cracking half of the time with Gabriel humour and attitude. When Gabriel was all the flirt Nick was the calm and the geek side.You got to love them both

    Becca the female protagonist : Its one of the rare times that i am in female's side.Becca was strong heroine consider the fact all the bad and horrible things she have been to school and an incredibly emotionally strong character. My respects to her seriously!

    And at the end we have Hunter.. The Mystery new guy who appears at school and hangs out at once with Becca. There was something about him that it drag me into him almost instant the moment his comes in our story(which He is complex as well as The Merrick brothers) He carry his one secrets and mysteries and in the end no matter how the story progressed i still wanted to found out more about him.

    Generally as a debut novel it was a fantastic one. Lots of action,actually it was non stop,lots of romance and so many secrets and mystery that you wont be able to turn it down.A novel so compelling so addictive to read and so fun!

    Fact :The Merrick brothers were meant to be vampires.Arent you happy that they are not? by Maria Mentzelidi

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    I love, love, love this book5

    Jessica Etches Oh my giddy-aunt I love this! This is the sort of book that you crawl into the corner of the couch with and pull up your legs and bring all your limbs as close together as possible, then commence drumming your fingers against your bottom lip while you smile like you have some hidden secret. No really...I did that at one point. I also gasped out loud (a lot), smiled, giggled, and clapped multiple times while reading this book. I may have also hit a dear friend that was sitting beside me while I was reading this book out of pure joy. It should come with a warning: "The happiness resulting from this book may cause irrational violence". Sort of like the warning when you're about to play a Wii game about standing so far away.
    Let me break it down for you: 5 hot guys, one girl. 1-girl who saves 1-guy from getting the crap kicked out of him and delivers him to his brothers including 1-scary older over protective ass-hat of a brothers and 2-(twins) that get into a lot of mischief and sure as hell know how to work their way around some great sarcasm and comebacks, then throw in 1-goth like guy who within 30 seconds of meeting said girl make this girl swoon because of his Krav Maga hotness and who sort of gets on the nerve of guy #1 who happens to also not be able to get girl #1 out of his head. Throw in some daddy issues and one seriously bad choice that happened 6 weeks ago and you have a stew for greatness. Intimidating at first with its close to 400 pages (over 400 with the novella and sneak peek) and small writing I actually set this book aside and started on another book before I finally stepped up to the plate and picked this bad boy up. Lets just say I had no reason to be scared. I was ensnarled with this book from about page...oh....2. I'm not 100% sure how to describe it other than all the teen angst, teen insecurity, sarcasm, wit, banter, and sexy boys just made this into a book that is definitely going to be sitting on my stop shelf (where all my absolute favourites are). I cannot wait for the next in the series. No seriously...I can't I've already pre-purchased it via The Book Depository.
    Good:
    Becca: Brave, yet scared too. But that doesn't stop her.
    Chris Merrick: If he looks anything like he does on the cover he is extremely hot. But apparently all the Merrick boys are as the throw around extremely heavy stop spoil bags for a living...it must define a lot of muscles. Not to mention he thinks only about Becca and how all he wants to do is wrap her in his arms. Then he goes and does something like sticks up for her and gets detention because of it and I was sold.
    Gabriel Merrick: obviously the seriously mad boy out of the bunch (I say seriously because they all tend to be a little bad) who knows that he looks good and loves to flaunt it. Also the sportive one of the bunch who uses the fact that he and his brother are identical to his benefit (i.e be on two varsity soccer teams at once under different names). Ouuuu!!!...shame on you Gabriel. You sexy thing.
    Nicolas Merrick: apparently the genius and light headed one of the family. That is saying a lot considering he is generally found right along side his brother pulling some decent pranks and razzing their younger brother Chris.
    Michael Merrick: Although the pony tail threw me a bit it was his ass-hatness that threw me even more but in the end Michael Merrick was seen as just as tough and hot as his brothers threw my eyes.
    Hunter: obviously the sexiest rebel like child we've ever seen. Swift, strong, and a deep down nice guy. If that didn't get you then his dog Casper sure will.
    Bad:
    So...I thought and thought about what I would put here and I guess there was only one thing to do with the book. In the beginning I loved Chris, somewhere in the middle not so much, then in the end I loved him again. Perhaps it was what Kemmerer was going for? For us to mirror good old Becky's feelings? Well all and all there should have been more Chris and Becca...mainly them making out...but there are more books to come so you never know.
    Overall (Writing style, story line, and general):
    Overall I love Brigid Kemmerer. Her being a new writer I wasn't sure what to expect but then when the review kept rolling in and I didn't see anything other than a 5/5 I had to see what she was all about. Her writing style is beautiful. Its not confused and like so many others she bring her humour across beautifully. But I think the shocker is that she can do it with so many characters...so many male characters especially. The book was paced perfectly with action around ever corner and the meaningful reflective moments and romantic moments exactly where it felt they should be. This series is one that will be highly loved for readers across the world.
    So I've looked forward to the other books in the series and I am delighted to see that the next one in the series is all about Gabriel, and of course the novella "Elemental" is all about Michael, this one, Storm, is all about Chris, but then I was surprised to see the third one will be about Hunter. Um....what happened to Nicky? Come one there has to be a Nick book. P.s. Nick and Quinn...oh ya its going to happen


    View more of my review and others at my blog: www.mynotsovacantshelf.blogspot.com by Jessica Etches

  • Review from Esther's Ever After5

    Brenna Staats So many of my lovely blogger friends were just raving about Storm, and they all told me that it's an excellent paranormal romance that I was sure to love! It sounded interesting enough on its own, but the fact that I had so many people singing its praises made me pick it up and read it as soon as I had the chance!

    And Storm fully delivered on every promise made- it's an excellent YA paranormal, that doesn't neatly fit in to the stereotypes or ruts that most other paranormals fall in to. It actually seemed to me as if it was able to incorporate elements commonly found in contemporary YA which I thought was brilliantly done and a welcome inclusion!

    Reasons to read:

    1.Contemporary YA elements:

    I'm staring off with this reason because I think it's the most interesting and it was my favourite thing about Storm. Even though this is definitely a paranormal book, I loved that the characters actually acted like teenagers with real-life problems. They just happened to me regular teenagers with some special powers. They still go to school and have jobs; Becca has a bit more freedom from her parents, but they are somewhat involved and play a role in her life. There are highschool issues of gossip and reputations, sex, drinking and all sorts of other topics brought up that ask some really good questions. Becca deals with so many other heavy issues, and there are times when these things take center stage. And I LOVED that Brigid was willing to bring these questions up, because they aren't dealt with very often in YA and they are very rarely included in YA paranormal books at all. And because of this...

    2.The characters are so easy to relate to:

    I like characters that I can connect with, and I like having something (no matter how small) in common with them. Giving them real life problems is a perfect way to do this, because I can remember my friends and I going through some simlar experiences. But I also appreciated that Storm featured strong characters, who were determined to fight through it and find a way to deal with these issues rather than run away from them.

    3.Paranormal at some of its best:

    I love a good paranormal read, because it's so exciting to try and figure out all the secrets and mysteries going on in the background. And everything's more exciting when people have super, magical powers. It just makes highschool THAT much more fun to read about. But I like it even more when it isn't an overused idea, and something that's kind of creative. We aren't seeing a whole lot to do with the elements in paranormal right now, so I liked that Brigid centered her series around this concept. Plus, Brigid does romance SO well, which just always seems to fit in so well with paranormal YA books. She's VERY good at building the romance and sexual tension between characters, but without making it the main focus of the book.

    4.Four completely different brothers:

    The Elementals series focuses on a number of different characters, but the four Merrick brothers really take center stage. I loved reading more about them, and getting to see them interact with each other and those around them because you get an idea of how different and independent they are, yet how complementary. It was a really neat way for Brigid to show this by using four brothers. And really, between the four of them (and mysterious boy #5) there's something for everyone.

    Storm is an incredible debut, and definitely a series to watch. I think it's a great book for fans of paranormal YA looking for something a little different yet still comfortable and reliable, yet also a really great read for fans of contemporary YA who really want to branch out and try something new. And everyone in between is just going to really enjoy it, because it has so much going for it.

    ARC received from publisher for review. by Brenna Staats

  • AMAZING. Action, danger and emotional complexity!5

    Brodie It's late night in an abandoned parking lot, but Becca Chandler can't just stand there and watch Chris Merrick be cruelly beaten upon by two older guys. From the moment she saves his life, she unwittingly marks herself as a target. The Merrick brothers are not ordinary. They're Elementals, each with a strong power over an individual element - water, earth, fire and air. They are dangerously powerful and those that know of their abilities want them very dead.

    Allow me to take a moment to express the depth of my love for the Merrick brothers. I'll get the obvious thought out of the way first: HOLY F$^#&@* SWOONSVILLE! Clear the top spots on your Best Boyfriend Lists, because these boys are about to rumble the very foundations of Hotness. But do you want to know what makes them compelling? They are REAL. They are FLAWED. They are FUNNY. They are FRUSTRATING. They are so goddamn amazing. I loved how you're not told that the brothers share a strong and messy bond, you discover the many complexities of their relationships. The fights and the resentment, the banter and camaraderie, the fierce protectiveness and loyalty. Family relationships this brilliant are rarely explored so well in paranormal novels.

    Chris is the youngest brother and deep down, a little lonely. Twins, Gabriel and Nick, are a tight-knit duo, combining one's recklessness with the other's intelligence for their naughty schemes. Michael is the eldest and while he and Chris once shared more of a closer bond, Michael is weighed down with heavy responsibility that's shifted his role in the family. Chris is the slightly more 'innocent' of the brothers... but don't mistaken that for a naive little boy. Just in comparison to the others, he's a little more sweeter, a little more younger, but no less fierce or brave or challenging. He may not have as much experience with girls as the twins, but it's his lack of experience that makes him all the more endearing. That hint of nervousness that sweeps through him at times around Becca. I loved how they could both shake each other up. Also, did I mention he's a sweetheart? <3

    The characters of this novel are what make it such a standout. Is Brigid Kemmerer really at teenage boy in disguise? 5 times over? The dialogue and mannerisms and the way they express themselves... she nails it! And what about Becca, who is one of my new favourite heroines? This is the kind of protagonist I LOVE. She doesn't take crap from people. After a douche named Drew ruined her reputation, she's had to deal with the fallout every day since. And though it affects her, she still puts up a hell of a fight. Her vulnerability and strength shine through so admirably - she'll stand up for herself, verbally or physically when needed - yet she not a complete hardass. She has such a beautiful a heart and cares more than she should. I really don't know who I love more - her or the boys. I'm definitely not choosing teams!

    And then there is Hunter. He's a new kid in town and won me over the moment he opened his mouth. Let's just say his entrance to the story? Total. Freaking. Win. I was cheering him on. Hunter is just as complex and compelling as the Merrick's. He comes off very open and friendly and is guaranteed to pull on your heartstrings, but you do sense a mystery in the shadows. Perhaps he's hiding a few secrets of his own.... People people will call the romance in this a 'love triangle' but I really don't want to attach that label to it. Because it's not what you expect when you hear those words. There are two potential suitors for Becca, yes, but she doesn't spend the entire novel obsessing over which boy to choose. It all develops so organically, so naturally, that you're tangled up in the complicated web before you even realise what's happening. And both boys will have a hold over your heart - I honestly could not choose a favourite. It feels so real and rich and more than just a romance, yet still sexy and heart-pounding and throws you off balance in the best freaking way.

    Storm is a smashing debut that combines the thrills and danger of a paranormal with the emotional weight you often find in a contemporary. Brigid paints the raw, gritty reality of bullying so amazingly well. The verbal taunts that dig under your skin and the physical violence that spirals out of control. Her story will inspire and motivate you, make you snort laughter or clutch your heart in despair. It will cause irreparable health damage after you've just swooned eight times over in the one chapter. Her characters are literally tearing at the pages while you're trying to read, so life-like that an ink and paper prison cannot contain them. Storm is that novel that can't stop flicking back through days after finishing, with characters you're still quoting years after and a compelling paranormal edge that is about to take the YA world by storm. by Brodie

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