I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from Prism Book Tours. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Stay
by Jennifer Silverwood
Series: Cursed Gods #1
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Published by SilverWoodSketches on June 3, 2013
Genres: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Source: Prism Book Tours
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Sometimes, love isn’t as magical as people expect it to be… Rona believes love is nothing more than a myth, a tale for little girls. As the oldest daughter, she knows duty and family honor as well as the difference between salt and cinnamon. Until the immortal ruler of the seas appears from thin air and she is swept into a dark and dangerous affair. What was formerly myth soon becomes part of the everyday. And Rona believes when Seid tells her they will be together forever.
But forever is a long time and after she betrays him, what was supposed to be an eternity in paradise becomes an eternity in hell. Now she is cursed, unable to feel human emotions except through the couples she is led to save.
Two thousand years is an awfully long time to live alone. And the business of love saving isn’t what it used to be. By the twenty-first century, love has become an illusion as grandiose as magic and Rona’s ready to give up. Until the night she is seen by a human. Deep in the underbelly of the city that never sleeps, she recognizes him instantly. He may dress differently and have gained a few new scars, but she would recognize the face of her former lover in any lifetime. Trouble is, he seems to have no memory of her and he and his ex-girlfriend are the ones whose true love she’s meant to save.
But when he starts to fall for her, she is forced to learn what it means to be human all over again. Past and present come full circle in this tale of love, forgiveness and woe.
Will Orona ever feel love again?
Stay by Jennifer Silverwood is my first novel from this author. I have to say it was a great introduction to her way of writing. I loved everything about it including that it’s in the first person as that helps us, the reader, to see things from Orona’s perspective and with the way that she has known things.
Orona is the main character, and I mean, she is the only main character. It’s written in the first person which is through Orona’s eyes.
What I liked:
- The fact that it’s in the first person style. I feel like with this style we can see things the way that Orona does and how this is affecting her.
- I like the quotes at the top of each chapter that talks about love. The quotes make me think that this section will like the quote.
- Another thing that I liked is the paranormal part of this book. I won’t go too into this part since I feel like it plays a significant role in understanding the whole of the book.
- I like that it’s pretty much fast paced and the fact that a lot has happened for all the characters in the book. Including the main character and how that has helped her throughout the journey.
- The last thing I liked is the underlying theme that this book has. Which I won’t spoil as it’s another big part of the book that I would want you to see when you read Stay by Jennifer Silverwood.
What I didn’t like:
I didn’t like about Stay by Jennifer Silverwood is that Orona still hasn’t grieved or done much healing herself. Another thing that I dislike about this book is her past and how I felt horrible for her. The last thing that I dislike is that she tries so hard not to get involved with anything. I think that takes care of those nasty dislikes.
Five Stars
Stay by Jennifer Silverwood is a great novel. I finished it in like a day. It was so terrific I couldn’t put it down. I did feel bad for Orona, Lissa, Cain, and Seid, but happy ending are the best. Anyways this book is so well written it made me cry. I am giving this book a five-star rating, and I am recommending it to all fantasy and paranormal romances readers. Give this a try. Who knows maybe you will find your true love?!
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About Jennifer Silverwood
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Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
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Hey Karen, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about Stay! I’m so happy you enjoyed the story. It made my day that Rona’s story touched you as much as it does me. This was one of my first books, but the message behind it still resonates with me. Thanks again for sharing!