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sábado, 1 de marzo de 2014

Review of Double Fault (Vortex #2) by Janine Caldwell

Double Fault


(Vortex #2)


by Janine Caldwell



Release Date: 03/11/12


Summary from Goodreads:



DOUBLE FAULT is the 2nd book in The Vortex Series where Cassie and Trent’s problems have only just begun. As they fight through the repercussions of creating a parallel world, other dangers are lurking. After years of running, Trent and his orphaned sister, Lorelai, sense the dangerous and power-hungry Dr. Fox is close to discovering their whereabouts.

While Cassie fears for Trent’s life, her tennis career hangs in the balance. Caught between her old and new life, she watches her world slowly crumble until it’s a tragic portrayal of all that she used to know. But worse yet, if her secret is revealed, she might lose what’s most dear to her heart.



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THE REVIEW



Hello! Well then according to this story, today we have this second book of Vortex: Double Fault, this tiulo may well give you a hint of what you'll wait. Although I would say that the story focuses more on the romance than in the supernatural, which in this case is the time travel. I do not mean that it is not present, if it is, only that it is somewhat overshadowed by both romance or the good youth romance between the protagonists: Cassie and Trent.


In this book we see how the relationship evolves this couple, and this is where what time travel, Trent solves what tormented him in the first book, the power does not help Cassie in the accident and that she nothing will happen, but this involves a cost which is with paid jealousy. And Cassie, his life changed well, a huge percentage, but something tells her that she has not been a great choice the change, and she paid the consequences somewhat.


There are good things and things I did not like in this book, we already have a villain, perhaps most likely he show you more in the 3rd book, I would have liked to see more of Trent travel through time without it is for Cassie, to see it in action with others, it is not that I have anything against the love story, but I think that thread of history is lost a little and what attracted me from the beginning. About Cassie and Trent, ok to be a love story wrapped in time travel is good, but Trent should  relax, I don't know something in this part had me somewhat overwhelmed or me out of my comfort on the one hand  I like but on the other I have my doubts aside, and the sister of Trent, Lorelai is still taking the award for my favorite character, no doubt!




We see a little history of Trent and Lorelai in the past and change events in the family life of Cassie and, I think that was a good point in story.

I think it still has many parts where the story could navigate with sci-fi while is romantic, has a concept and a pretty good idea, but for me is still more romantic-tinged science fiction.



I'll wait to see the 3rd book that will be the last but I hope  surprising me , I insist has potential If the science fiction and romance are in equilibrate.


My Stars 4




THE AUTHOR






Janine Caldwell was born in Concord, CA and raised in the small San Francisco Bay Area town of Clayton. Four days after high school graduation, Janine attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and graduated with a degree in English.

Janine now lives in Anthem, AZ with her husband and two sons. As a lifelong literature fanatic, she knew it was only a matter of time before she would become obsessed with writing her own work. With relatives like the Brothers Grimm and Anita Loos (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes), she figured fantasy writing had to be in her DNA.

Books published by Janine include Visited, a YA coming-of-age fantasy, Rematch andDouble Fault–the first two books of The Vortex Series. The final book in this YA fantasy romance, Deuce, will be released soon.


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viernes, 28 de febrero de 2014

Review of Rematch (Vortex #1) by Janine Caldwell

Rematch 


(Vortex #1)


by Janine Caldwell





Release Date: 03/11/12


Summary from Goodreads:


Trent Astor is many things—orphan, runaway, musician. But what’s most extraordinary about Trent is that he’s a time traveler. His supernatural gift sends him on missions to the past to save unsuspecting victims from harm. However, when he fails to save the life of a young girl, his life changes in ways he could never have dreamed.At eleven-years-old, Cassie Moore suffered through a horrific shooting. Tragically scarred from the ordeal, the once promising tennis prodigy was forced to throw away all hope of a future in tennis. Now, as she begins her senior year of high school, the past continues to haunt her. She struggles to find herself, her self-esteem at an all time low. If only she could resolve the past, she might be able to move on with her life. She never imagined that could be possible until she meets the gorgeous new student in her PE class.



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THE REVIEW





Rematch is the first title of three books of the Vortex series, personally, this book caught my eye for something in special: time travel, and the icing on the cake is that there was romance. A sweet romance and time travel that changed everything.

I really liked this first installment, was very easy and entertaining to read, in part different from what I usually read but I kept constant, the characters are well defined and added some ideas I found interesting. as this story begins? Well, first we have to Cassie, our sweet protagonist, friendly, dedicated and charming, but an unfortunate accident changed the course of their destiny and the other hand we have Trent, a handsome boy, orphaned along with her sister Lorelai, musician and in some moments a time traveler.




What happens if you past than you tried to fix meets you in PE class? Well that is what perhaps inevitably and the fate unites Cassie and Trent. the bad, a secret, the boyfriend of Cassie and ah yep, Trent in the past try to help Cassie.

A mixture of romance, time travel, teenage problems and sometimes humor with some uncertainty, you will find in this book is a nice give and take of the main characters very consistent with the story told by both parties: Cassie and Trent. It gives a modern twist and juvenile time makes you want to keep reading.



The love story is not going fast but not slow, flowing according to how the characters have to accommodate a twist of fate that Trent did not expect to happen and what will makes to Cassie waking from a deep sleep since the accident.


Although sometimes felt like something was missing or left over, the story goes in the right direction, the author's way of writing is very good and their descriptions help clearly see the panorama. To be the beginning of a long history with 3 books and I found it interesting that touch that is needed to attract the reader to follow reading. His characters are easy to love, of identifying and have a favorite, mine: Lorelai and Trent, this pair made ​​my day!


If you like what tender with romantic touches, full of adventure and shaking in time, this book is for you.





My Stars :4



THE AUTHOR






Janine Caldwell was born in Concord, CA and raised in the small San Francisco Bay Area town of Clayton. Four days after high school graduation, Janine attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and graduated with a degree in English.

Janine now lives in Anthem, AZ with her husband and two sons. As a lifelong literature fanatic, she knew it was only a matter of time before she would become obsessed with writing her own work. With relatives like the Brothers Grimm and Anita Loos (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes), she figured fantasy writing had to be in her DNA.

Books published by Janine include Visited, a YA coming-of-age fantasy, Rematch andDouble Fault–the first two books of The Vortex Series. The final book in this YA fantasy romance, Deuce, will be released soon.


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