What's New? Collide by Michelle Madow

 

I've read some books by Michelle Madow before and I've really enjoyed them. But when I saw the cover of Collide, there was something that caught my attention right away. 
This book sounds really cool, so I hope it doesn't disappoint. I'm really looking forward to it, and if you like stories about parallel universes, then you have to add it to Goodreads or pre-order it.
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Expected publication: February 9th 2017 by Dreamscape Publishing

 

 

I should have died when I was shot at the Halloween dance.

Instead I woke up—one week earlier, in a parallel universe where my mom's fatal car accident six months ago never happened.

A world with my mom still in it was all I ever wanted. But in this timeline, everything is different—my grades, my friends, and even my boyfriend. I'm a stranger in my own body, and I don’t like who I’ve become.

But one thing is the same—that shooting will still happen at the end of the week.

I'm the only one who knows. Which means I'm the only one who can stop it.

But first I need to convince someone—anyone—that I’m telling the truth... and then get them to help me. 
 
 

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Elementals: The Blood of the Hydra by Michelle Madow *Cover Reveal & Giveaway*

Filled with magic, thrilling adventure, and sweet romance, Elementals: The Blood of the Hydra is the second novel in Michelle Madow’s Elementals series that fans of Percy Jackson and The Secret Circle will love!

Title: Elementals: The Blood of the Hydra

Author: Michelle Madow

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Release Date: April 18, 2016

Publisher: Dreamscape Publishing

Series: Elementals #2

Format: eBook and paperback

ISBN: 9781311296788

Synopsis:

A DEMIGOD WHO CAN KILL WITH A TOUCH. IT’S AN ABILITY THAT MUST BE KEPT SECRET FROM EVERYONE, EVEN FROM THOSE TRUSTED MOST.

Finding out that her new school had her in a special homeroom for witches was strange enough, but now Nicole must face the realization that she has the rare power to kill with just a touch. It’s a secret she needs to keep not only from the Head Elders, but from the super-sexy witch Blake, who she’s had undeniable chemistry with even before he broke up with his long-term girlfriend, the vengeful witch Danielle.

Now Nicole and the four others gifted with powers over the elements, including Blake and Danielle, must stop a series of monsters that they previously believed to be dead from rising once again and destroying the mortal world. Three magical items are needed, including the blood of the slain hydra – ingredients that they must journey to the dangerous, mystical islands in Greece to retrieve.

The monsters they face on this journey will be more threatening than anything they’ve encountered yet. But with the fate of the world on their shoulders, it’s up to the Elementals to return home victorious. Will they find the ingredients they need? Can Nicole and her friends pull off this mission while the tension between her, Blake, and Danielle threatens to ruin everything? And how long will it be until Nicole is forced to use her ability to kill in front of everyone, revealing the true darkness of her powers?

Find out in The Blood of the Hydra, and join the Elementals on their next journey in their quest to save the world – or die trying.

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About the Author:

Michelle Madow has always loved writing stories, but the possibility of being an author used to feel more like a dream than a reality. She didn’t share her stories with anyone until her junior year of college, when she signed up for an Intro to Creative Writing course. Her teacher and classmates read the first chapter of a book idea she had, and they loved it so much that they told her she had to finish the book so they could find out what happened next. By the end of the school year, Michelle finished that book, which would later be published as her first novel, Remembrance.

Michelle grew up in Baltimore, and now lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she writes books for young adults. Some of her favorite things are: reading, pizza, traveling, shopping, time travel, Broadway musicals, and spending time with friends and family. Michelle has toured across America to promote her books and to encourage high school students to embrace reading and writing. Someday, she hopes to travel the world for a year on a cruise ship.

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Book Review: The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow

The Secret Diamond Sisters
Author: Michelle Madow
Pages: 382
Buying links: Amazon/ B&N/ TBD
My rating: 3 Stars
Summary:
Savannah. Courtney. Peyton. 

The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dad—a billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite. Suddenly the Strip's most exclusive clubs are all-access, and with an unlimited credit card each, it should be easier than ever to fit right in. But in a town full of secrets and illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their past.

 

 

***This eARC was provided for review, Thanks so much to Harlequin Teen***

Okay, I don’t even know how to start because I have a bitter sweet relationship with this book.
In one hand, I loved Michelle’s writing, just like I remember from her Transcend Time Saga. The descriptions the world-building, the differences between each character, everything was perfect.
Michelle Madow is an amazing story teller. I loved how she told the story… but the story indeed was my problem.
I don’t even think the book is bad; it’s just not for me.
I was expecting just too much about it, and I got zero of all the things I wanted it to be.
First off, the characters: they were shallow and immature; I don’t remember I could connect with any of them. Courtney was “the less” annoying, even though I thought I would love Payton better, because she was the “bad girl” but she wasn’t, she was just mean.
Then, the plot: I didn’t even know what the plot was, because everything about this book was: talk about boys, think about boys, buy things, got to the spa, go to my gym… and repeat. Courtney and Brett were the only couple actually “doing” something.
Oh, did I mention the insta-love part?
I really feel bad that I didn’t enjoy this book like I thought, because I even signed to be part of the Street Team. But the major problem came when I reached the ending… because it didn’t feel like an ending, it was just like the author decided to cut the story there and make the readers wait another year to know more about… I don’t know. I got zero action. I got zero “real” drama. I got zero answered questions. I got zero “closure”
My 3 stars rating goes mainly to Michelle Madow’s awesome writing.
Maybe if the story was different I would have enjoyed it better, sadly I didn’t.
But like I said, this book wasn’t for me, but maybe you’ll like it. I heard a lot of people found it entertaining. 

Go, try it!

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