Oh Yeah Baby! I can no longer hold it in. I have to let you all know. I was one of the chosen. One of the what? One of the chosen. The one and only wonderful Ali Cross gave the me awesome opportunity to read the ARC of Elana Johnson's debut novel POSSESSION!
Here is a taste of what the book is about by what is posted on the author's page:
Vi knows the Rule: Girls don't walk with boys, and they never even think about kissing them. But no one makes Vi want to break the Rules more than Zenn...and since the Thinkers have chosen him as Vi's future match, how much trouble can one kiss cause? The Thinkers may have brainwashed the rest of the population, but Vi is determined to think for herself.
But the Thinkers are unusually persuasive, and they're set on convincing Vi to become one of them...starting by brainwashing Zenn. Vi can't leave Zenn in the Thinkers' hands, but she's wary of joining the rebellion, especially since that means teaming up with Jag. Jag is egotistical, charismatic, and dangerous--everything Zenn's not. Vi can't quite trust Jag and can't quite resist him, but she also can't give up on Zenn.
This is a game of control or be controlled. And Vi has no choice but to play.
My take:
Don't get me started about how amazing I thought this book was...okay do! :) So meet Violet, this girl is wicked cool and quirky. She lost her sister to a society she doesn't understand, a father who went MIA and a mother who doesn't care for her. Violet (Vi) is matched with Zenn whom she has known as her soul mate for years. Control or be controlled is the premise of this book. Duty or Death!
Vi has many choices to make and they weigh heavy on her. Insert another hottie hunk here (Jag), who throws a few curves into Vi's life. Some sizzling connections and a power hungry monster and a few intriguing people from her past lie in Vi's path, forcing her to make choices she doesn't want to make.
Anyone who is interested in reading about people who can use mind control, voice influence, can sense technical power sources, see premonitions and all the latest tech gear than you really want to either pre-order or go and pick this one up. It hits stores on June 7, 2011.
29 comments:
I can't wait to read Possession. Elana has a great blog, so I'm excited to read her novel.
Nice review Regina. Sounds exciting.
Awesome! Lucky you. I can't wait to read it :)
Awesome review Regina! So glad you liked it! I'll tweet the review tomorrow so it's fresh in the feeds and doesn't get buried in the dawn of a new day!
Thanks for participating!
Sounds like somehing I'd read.
Hey Regina, I gave you an award on my blog today!
Good review, Regina! Sounds intriguing...
I guess you will want to get a facebook button to your website. I just marked down this article, however I had to complete it manually. Simply my 2 cents.
I can't wait until June when it comes out. Congratulations on getting chosen to read it! :D
I've heard really good things about Elena's book. Now I can add one more positive review to the list, yeah? Nicely reviewed, good lady!
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I have this on pre-order. I can't wait to read it.
Nice review, Regina!
It certainly sounds like a great book. You're so lucky to get that opportunity to read it early :)
Lyn
W.I.P. It: A Writer's Journey
I got an ARC of this book too--SO awesome it's FRAWESOME! ;)
Oh awesome!! I can't wait til it arrives at my door. Ironically, my new WIP involves a lot of mind power. Coolness!
YAY! Lucky you. Great review. Look forward to reading it myself now.
Congrats on being chosen. It sounds like a great read!
Thanks for the heads up about Possession, Regina. Sounds great. Can't wait to check it out :)
Congrats on being one of the chosen ones! =) This is a great review. Looking forward to picking this one up. As soon as I dig out from all my review books lol
Oh, I can't wait to read this book!! Loved the review and also the cover, I know I keep saying this..its to die for! ;-)
Ooo!! So jealous you got this one. I CAN'T wait to read it!! Great review ;o)
Oh, lucky you! I can't wait to read this book. It sounds amazing! Elana is such a cool, supportive person and I'm so happy for her.
I am seriously 74 levels of excited to read this book. I can't wait! :)
I'm reading the ARC right now, about 7 chapters in, so thank you for no spoilers! It is really good. Looking forward to spreading the buzz about it too.
Wow, I'm going to have to check this out! :) Great review, Regina.
Hi, Regina. I just came over from Michelle's blog. Loved your interview. I also got to read Possession, so it's great to meet another name on the list!
I can't wait to read this one - the more reviews I see, the more I want to read it RIGHT NOW.
PS - fabulous interview on Michelle's blog! I love that you named your muse! And write that query letter, girl! Best exercise in writing - trust me!
So excited for Elana and POSSESSION! congrats on getting an ARC. Great review, Regina! Some pretty cool supernatural/SF stuff in this one.
I have been watching Elana's blog for some time now. I can't wait to read her book. It sounds so exciting. I look forward to following your blog.
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