From the moment she was chosen, Nemesis has trained to serve the Senator and his family to the best of her ability. She slinks in the shadows, keeping an eye on their surroundings, always alert for anything amiss. The world around her lies in chaos. She knows that things could change in the blink of eye, and she must be prepared for anything at all times. Never once did she ever imagine how much her life would change upon agreeing to take the place of the Senator’s daughter in order to ensure her safety. Besides, what could go wrong in doing so?
The Diabolic captured my attention from the moment I opened my iPad to read it. A tumultuous, fast-paced story, I was swept up in Nemesis’ predicament from the get-go. This is a girl—I call her, thus, because that’s what she truly becomes—is one who will anything to make sure that she and those she’s come to serve survive by any means necessary. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Tilly never once imagined how much the fight for freedom would change her life. Nor did she ever imagine becoming something more than what she used to be. Despite the fact that the witches and demons have tried to take full control of her life, she’s done her best to live life her way. Things haven’t been easy, but she’s made do, juggling her love for Spencer with what she also feels for Dominic. The pack hasn’t quite accepted the fact that she’s now a part of who and what they are. Nevertheless, they’re willing to protect what they deem theirs by any means necessary.
Forced to confront the grim reality that now surrounds her, Tilly isn’t sure what to make of her captivity. The witches have gotten what they’ve always wanted. She is now an unwilling participant in their sordid game to bring the world to its knees. To top it all off, the wolves have gotten caught up in the chaos that surrounds her. Part of her wishes she could spare them the pain and heartache they now feel amongst them. Despite the fact that so much has happened in so short a time, she refuses to remain a victim. She will change the world around her by any means necessary, or die trying in the process.
Tilly has never had a moment to herself. Ever since the witches sunk their claws into her, she’s had to their bidding. Deep inside, she detests the fact that they’ve made her do such wretched things. Darkness and light war within her, often forcing her to choose sides. She wants nothing to do with the darkness and does everything possible to ignore it. That’s easier said than done, though. When the opportunity for freedom presents itself, she dives head-first into getting as far away as possible from the witches. What she never anticipated, however, was running into a pack of wolves, never once knowing they’d change her life forever.
Who would have thought that a house could wreak such havoc on people’s lives? Everyone in the knows the story behind the Starke house’s existence. People go missing, never to be seen again. Though most would like to ignore the fact that the place is still standing, they know they can’t do so. The rumors that surround the place follow them everywhere they go. So much so, that they’re no longer sure what to make of things. Such is the case when Cole Pearson lands himself smack-dab in the middle of the controversy that surrounds the house itself.
The Starke house . . . a grim reminder of the secrets the place holds within its walls. Years ago, Max Jensen set foot inside the place. To everyone’s dismay, he never made it out. No one knows if he’s still alive. Nor do they know what truly happened to him. Many assume he ran away. That he was just tired of the life he led. There are those, however, who know that is not the case. There’s more to the house than meets the eye, and Jesse Miller is determined in finding out the secrets it holds inside.
Detesting the fact that he’s now going to yet another high school, Max does his best to assert himself amongst the chaos that surrounds him. To make things worse, he’s attracted the attention of the school’s worst bullies. They’re determined in wreaking havoc on his life, making sure to let him know exactly where he stands each and every day. Despite the fact that he can’t change what goes on around him, he soon decides to play by the group’s rules. Perhaps they’ll think twice about making someone’s life a little more difficult.
From the moment she set foot in Nexis, Ella never imagined just how much her life would change. The game has helped her deal with the loss of her father, as well as the betrayal of those who should have taken her best interests to heart. With the city in shambles, and its citizens scattered, she and a group of survivors are banding together in the hopes of finding a sanctuary that will sustain them. Though none of them know what lies on the horizon, none are willing to give up the little that remains amongst them.
All Ella wanted was to be accepted for who and what she is. In the society she lives in, however, she knows that’s not possible. The Aristocrats, genetically-altered humans, shun anything that seems out of their own norm. This includes what is known as the Naturals, humans who’ve never had any alterations done to their own bodies. Things soon change when an attempt on Ella’s life is made. Forced to confront her grim reality, she immerses herself in Nexis, the game her father created. It’s there that she soon learns who she truly is.
