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Liked It Rated 4 stars “Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION's Pack Alpha - Michelle L. Olson: I will openly admit that while I adore Susan's writing, I was a little bit leery to read this one, but the minute I flipped the last page, all I could say was "Awww". In all seriousness though, I don't read...” see full review » see other reviews »

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  • Rated 4 stars

  “Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION's Pack Alpha - Michelle L. Olson:
  
  I will openly admit that while I adore Susan's writing, I was a little bit leery to read this one, but the minute I flipped the last page, all I could say was "Awww".
  
  In all seriousness though, I don't read non-para, especially not non-para YA (I actually just read my very first romantic suspense 2 weeks ago!) and even with that said, I really enjoyed this book - no teen angst or the traditional love triangles of a traditional YA, just people dealing with real world tragedy and emotions.
  
  The characters are relatable, likeable, and solidly developed, the world is real, extensively built, and shockingly vivid in its telling. I love the way that Susan writes and I am happy that I took a chance on her YA debut.
  
  LITERAL ADDICTION gives Allusive Aftershock 4 Skulls and would definitely recommend it for YA fans far and wide. It's a beautiful story!! ”

  LITERAL ADDICTION wrote this review Monday, April 1, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
  
  • Rated 5 stars

  “I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
  Firstly, I just wanted to say that I love this cover. I love how it shows a science right out of the book. Also I love how the title fits that story so perfectly. I really enjoyed this book, everything about it. I liked that in a YA world filled with paranormal, this "normal" book about a natural disaster could surpass all of my expectations. I feel like that is a big part of why this book had the "it" factor is because it is a story about something that could easily happened and has happened and affects tons of people. This novel not only is about adventure and survival, but its about love and loss.
  Courtland was by far my favourite character. He was swoon worthy, plus he knew how to survive when many perished. He is also an animal lover with such a great connection to them that he can "feel their thoughts". Also he is a genuinely caring person and it shows with he actions. I love how Susan Griscom incorporated that Court is half native with this affinity he has for animals. Adela was a pretty good character, I just hated how she let Max treat her like crap all of the time. And I really didn't like how she wasn't more concerned about finding her siblings. If it was me, I would have searched until I found them despite if the had pulled through or not. But she redeemed herself when she can to her senses about Max and Court. Max, as you can probably tell was my least favourite character because he was such a slime all and treated Adela poorly. I just wished that it hadn't taken a horrible disaster for Adela to figure that out.
  By far one of the best YA romance novels that I have ever read. The story flows seamlessly and you lose yourself in it, all the while really connecting with the characters and what they have to do to survive. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good adventure or a romance. I feel that adults would also enjoy this book. If this is the way that Susan Griscom writes, consider me a forever fan!”

  Justine V wrote this review Friday, January 25, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No