Pages: 250
Published by Createspace Independent Pub Genres: Love & Romance, New Adult, Paranormal
Source: ecopy from Author
Publication: February, 2013 by Noble Young AdultGenre: 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.
I have been in a reading slump lately. I have just been so busy that whenever I finally make time to sit down and read, I was so stressed that the books just seemed kind of meh. I am happy to say that Surface broke my reading slump. I was able to just lose myself in this book for a few hours and I really enjoyed it! It was kind of like a mermaid book. It really was a siren book but the closest thing I can describe it as was mermaid esque. I have never read a siren book yet so I’m not sure if their descriptions were pretty typical or unique, but I liked their depiction in Surface.
Theia has it pretty rough at the start of the story. I felt awful for her and I wasn’t really sure the direction that the story was going in at the beginning. But after about 25 pages or so the paranormal element came to light and it was much smoother sailing for me from there. It was at this point that I got sucked right into the story and didn’t “surface” until I was done a few hours later. Theia is a fighter. She is smart and practical and so sweet. I loved all of those things about her. I was really rooting for her and it was so easy to connect with her. Luc was also pretty cool but I didn’t feel like I got to know him as much. I can’t wait for the next book so I can get more of Luc’s backstory and see his character develop some more.
Surface takes place partly under water, and I thought the underwater buildings and everything were so cool. I wish the world was described a little better because they had structures and indoor areas and I wanted to learn more about the logisitics of everything, but while I was reading I was fascinated with the underwater scenes.
There are multiple characters and storylines that all converge as the story goes on. I thought this part of the book was really well done. I liked how everything was woven together. Tiffany Daune did a great job with that. And as the story goes on, the more and more the action builds. Sirens are very sought after so it seemed like everyone was coming for Theia. But im putting my money on her. Every time.
Surface is the type of book that you can pick up and easily read in one sitting. It is fast paced and interesting and it was exactly what I needed right now. I can’t wait for the second book. There is so much I want to happen in it. I want to learn more about the main characters and about the world- including that mermaids gate!
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| 3.5/5 Gavels |
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, thoughshe hasn’t caught them, yet.
Surface is her first novel and pairs well with gummy sharks.
Author Links:
Website: http://www.tiffanydaune.com/
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6904400.Tiffany_Daune
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tiffany-Daune/395436080503637
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kimbacaffeinate
The way everything is woven together sounds wonderful and despite some issues this sounds like an interesting read. Love your review!
Karen H in NC
I’m cracking up over your 10 things list. Reminds me of my kids when they were young. My daughter did a very good jungle bird imitation to make my son’s chimpanzee imitation. For a long time, I thought I lived in a zoo!
Tiffany Daune
Oh no, I hate it when I lose everything I wrote. Great review anyway:)And I’m glad Surface pulled you from your reading slump.
Thanks Michelle, for being a part of the Surface tour!
Heather C. (The (Mis)Adventures of a Twenty-Something Year Old Girl)
Ohhh, a book with Sirens??? I’m in =D
And being part fish would be a great thing =)
Sayomay
Awesomeness! 😀 Def putting this on my TBR list! 🙂
Mary G Loki
Jennifer Haile
I completely feel the same about growing up and eating candy! Ha!
-Jen Haile
Peggy Hopkins
It’s very hard to create a city from your mind and keep it in tact long enough to endure through the writing of a novel.
sherry fundin
Intriguing cover. I love covers and will choose a book because of it. lol
VampedChik
Thank you so much for this awesome giveaway! I will also def. be checking out this book!
-Amber
Shadow
This sounds awesome! Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!