Chrysalis & The Beam by Michel Prince
Chrysalis (Chrysalis Series #1)
by Michel Prince
YA Paranormal Multicultural Romance
Published by Rebel Ink Press
Released on April 17, 2012
Heat Level: Sweet
Length: 437 pages
Available at:
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Blurb:
In the annals of dysfunctional families, the Chisholm’s are working their way to the top. Drug abuse, an unwed mother with multiple fathers, and the questionable cash flow for the 'pretty one'. All this from a seemingly normal, two parent middle class family. But were the choices truly made of their free will?Bad choices are a Chisholm family trait, one that confounds the youngest child, Ellie, who's trying to separate herself by making smart decisions. And falling for Oscar Jeffreys, the hottest guy at school, would be number one on the list of Chisholm family disasters. Yet the crazy part is it’s not a one sided attraction. Somehow Ellie has caught Oscar Jeffreys’ eye. Sure she could see the barriers between them. Race, age, popularity. They were at opposite ends of the spectrum. But a demon set to destroy her family? She can't see that.
Oscar provides security and acceptance Ellie never imagined she deserved. As the passion of first love grows, Ellie honestly believes she has a chance to beat the odds and live a happy, normal life. Then her world collapses around her. With the help of a guardian angel, Ellie learns of a world that has unknowingly surrounded her for years. And she'll have to find strength buried deep inside to save not only her future, but flush out and stop the demon in her midst.
And Ellie will have to learn that sometimes the hardest lesson about growing up is accepting that you're worth more.
Other Reviews:
“I am very happy that this book does have a sequel out, and I would more than happily recommend this book to anyone.”--Tiffany K“It was so good that I read it from start to finish in almost one sitting.”--YA Book Addict
My Review:
I was pleased when Chrysalis came up for a Review, as a few days prior I'd just bought the book myself, I also got a Kindle Authorgraph from Michel and was over the moon with that.
When I'd began my blog it was Michel Prince that really inspired me to start taking on books for Promo Stops - prior to discovering her online & following her on Facebook I didn't know if I really had it in me. But, as I say, she inspired me!
It took me a few days to actually get into the book, which I was slightly disappointed with, however, once I did get a bit further on - that was it, I was hooked! The reason it took me a few days to get into it was: The opening talks a lot about sports, and sports that I don't understand the first thing about, so it kind of lost me. For anyone that understands those sports, it'll read no problem. That wasn't the fault of the book or author, that was down to who I am as a person & reader.
By the fifth chapter I'd started to get to know the characters a little better and begun to feel intrigued by Oscar, wondering what it is he really wants from Ellie. Is it completely innocent or something more sinister?
I love how Michel describes Oscar - it really paints a vivid picture in my mind of a tall black Hunk of a man, and that's exactly what I want from a book, I like strong male main characters in my romances! I like to feel involved in the story, I want to feel everything that Ellie feels - and I did!
Some of the scenes between Ellie and Oscar are pretty steamy though, to be portrayed by teenagers, that's the only thing that felt a little bit strange, they seemed to act more like adults, or even young adults, not 16/17year olds. But, I loved it all the same!
The middle of the book sort of throws you for a loop when all of a sudden you're introduced to the Paranormal side of this book. I wondered when that was going to kick in, up til that point it read like a normal romance (not that that's a bad thing, I actually loved it, and surprised myself by doing so). It took me a chapter or so to come to grips with the new paranormal essence that came into play.
Once I'd gotten used to it, I continued to thoroughly enjoy the book. We finally get to meet the things that are responsible for Ellie's family having such a rough time over the years.
There is a scene that might be hard for some readers, I'm trying not to list any spoilers here. You'll come up against that scene in I'd say the 3rd or 4th quarter of the book. I can't remember exactly I was flipping the pages so fast - I was engrossed.
The book is well written with only a few simple things that I'd spotted, which was repetition of words in a sentence, for example a sentence beginning with a word and ending with the same word, it just read a bit awkwardly but that was a very rare thing I must point out. There were also some simple editing errors, where again words had been repeated, but this time more like a typing mistake, which we all make!
I'd rate this book a 4 out of 5 stars. It's something I really enjoyed reading and I'm looking forward to getting the chance to read The Beam, which is the next installment in this series. You'll read about that book just below this review.
Some of the scenes between Ellie and Oscar are pretty steamy though, to be portrayed by teenagers, that's the only thing that felt a little bit strange, they seemed to act more like adults, or even young adults, not 16/17year olds. But, I loved it all the same!
The middle of the book sort of throws you for a loop when all of a sudden you're introduced to the Paranormal side of this book. I wondered when that was going to kick in, up til that point it read like a normal romance (not that that's a bad thing, I actually loved it, and surprised myself by doing so). It took me a chapter or so to come to grips with the new paranormal essence that came into play.
Once I'd gotten used to it, I continued to thoroughly enjoy the book. We finally get to meet the things that are responsible for Ellie's family having such a rough time over the years.
There is a scene that might be hard for some readers, I'm trying not to list any spoilers here. You'll come up against that scene in I'd say the 3rd or 4th quarter of the book. I can't remember exactly I was flipping the pages so fast - I was engrossed.
The book is well written with only a few simple things that I'd spotted, which was repetition of words in a sentence, for example a sentence beginning with a word and ending with the same word, it just read a bit awkwardly but that was a very rare thing I must point out. There were also some simple editing errors, where again words had been repeated, but this time more like a typing mistake, which we all make!
I'd rate this book a 4 out of 5 stars. It's something I really enjoyed reading and I'm looking forward to getting the chance to read The Beam, which is the next installment in this series. You'll read about that book just below this review.
Book Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8tHhUyv53M
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The Beam (Chrysalis #2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8tHhUyv53M
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The Beam (Chrysalis #2)
by Michel Prince
YA Paranormal Multicultural Romance
Published by Rebel Ink Press
Released on October 3, 2012
Heat Level: Steamy
Length: 460 pages
Available at:
Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Beam-2-Michel-Prince/dp/1937265706/
B&N - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-beam-michel-prince/1113116564
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Blurb:
When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.--Corinthians 13:11
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they must put aside their childish ways. In the past year, Ellie Chisholm has fallen into the security of her relationship with Oscar Jeffreys, emerging with a stronger sense of herself. But now Ellie's mother has started inserting herself into Ellie’s life, treating her as if she were a child even though Ellie has begun to make very adult decisions for her future. Having finally consummated her relationship with Oscar, Ellie learns the powers inside of her stretch further than vaporizing demons.
Maria, the demon bent on revenge, has been reigned in by God but that doesn’t stop her from disrupting and threatening those around Ellie and Oscar. Ellie becomes off balance as Maria switches strategy and attempts to destroy Ellie from the outside. Now the gauntlet has been thrown down. Ellie must help her family achieve positive change and finally break the tie between her mother and Gaap or risk losing everyone she loves.
Can Ellie maintain her sanity while walking the last steps as a child?
Book Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o1bv2lUjNM
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About The Author:
YA Paranormal Multicultural Romance
Published by Rebel Ink Press
Released on October 3, 2012
Heat Level: Steamy
Length: 460 pages
Available at:
Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Beam-2-Michel-Prince/dp/1937265706/
B&N - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-beam-michel-prince/1113116564
All Romance eBooks - https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-thebeam-967223-140.html\
BookStrand.com - http://www.bookstrand.com/the-beam
BookStrand.com - http://www.bookstrand.com/michel-prince
Blurb:
When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.--Corinthians 13:11
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they must put aside their childish ways. In the past year, Ellie Chisholm has fallen into the security of her relationship with Oscar Jeffreys, emerging with a stronger sense of herself. But now Ellie's mother has started inserting herself into Ellie’s life, treating her as if she were a child even though Ellie has begun to make very adult decisions for her future. Having finally consummated her relationship with Oscar, Ellie learns the powers inside of her stretch further than vaporizing demons.
Maria, the demon bent on revenge, has been reigned in by God but that doesn’t stop her from disrupting and threatening those around Ellie and Oscar. Ellie becomes off balance as Maria switches strategy and attempts to destroy Ellie from the outside. Now the gauntlet has been thrown down. Ellie must help her family achieve positive change and finally break the tie between her mother and Gaap or risk losing everyone she loves.
Can Ellie maintain her sanity while walking the last steps as a child?
Book Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o1bv2lUjNM
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About The Author:
Michel Prince is an author who graduated with a bachelor degree in History and Political Science. Her novel Chrysalis is the first in a "cross-over" series following the demon plagued Ellie Chisholm. Michel writes young adult and adult paranormal romance as well as contemporary romance.
With characters yelling "It's my turn damn it!!!" She tries to explain to them that alas, she can only type a hundred and twenty words a minute and they will have wait their turn. She knows eventually they find their way out of her head and to her fingertips and she looks forward to sharing them with you.
When Michel can suppress the voices in her head she can be found at a scouting event or cheering for her son in a variety of sports. She would like to thank her family for always being in her corner and especially her husband for supporting her every dream and never letting her give up.
Michel is a member of RWA Pro and lives in the Midwest with her husband, son, and cat.
Connect with Michel Prince:
With characters yelling "It's my turn damn it!!!" She tries to explain to them that alas, she can only type a hundred and twenty words a minute and they will have wait their turn. She knows eventually they find their way out of her head and to her fingertips and she looks forward to sharing them with you.
When Michel can suppress the voices in her head she can be found at a scouting event or cheering for her son in a variety of sports. She would like to thank her family for always being in her corner and especially her husband for supporting her every dream and never letting her give up.
Michel is a member of RWA Pro and lives in the Midwest with her husband, son, and cat.
Connect with Michel Prince:
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