Title: The Mackenzie Legacy (The Athena Effect #1)
Author: Derrolyn Anderson
Published: April 3rd 2013 (First published January 1st 2012)
Pages: approx. 200
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance
Source: Copy for review
My Rating: 4.5 / 5
~Synopsis~
As their story continues, Calvin and Caledonia find themselves madly in love, on the run, and nearly out of money. When Cal stumbles upon a way to cash in on Cali's powers, their life on the road becomes a life of leisure. Despite the easy money and newfound luxury, Caledonia's conscience begins to trouble her.
A disturbing warning only serves to confirm her misgivings, making her question her purpose in life. Finally, a shocking discovery about the true nature of her powers points the way forward, sending the two Cals on a dangerous rescue mission.
Caledonia tries her best to right the wrongs of the past, but will she only end up provoking new and even more dangerous enemies?
~My Thoughts~
If you've followed my reviews, you know how much I absolutely adored The Athena Effect. Click here to read my review of the first book, The Athena Effect. I love this one just as much! Cal and Caledonia are two of my favorite characters ever. Cal's past as a "bad boy" and the changes he's made in his life for Caledonia's love makes him appealing to me without taking away his mystery and allure. There's no denying he is an amazing book boyfriend! ;)
On the run from Professor Reed and his henchmen, Calvin and Caledonia are surviving day to day the best they can. Once they run out of money, they begin using Caledonia's gift in ways that cause Caledonia to become uncomfortable. Cal becomes carried away, and I knew he would. He isn't a bad guy - he just becomes caught up trying to make life comfortable for the two of them. He never had much growing up, and he wants to give Caledonia everything he can, all out of love. I know his heart is in the right place.
Caledonia, on the other hand, believes she has been given her gift to help others instead of gaining anything for herself. She has a good spirit and doesn't want to hurt anyone, which are just two of the reasons I love her. A warning causes her to question everything about her life and its purpose, and she knows if she and Cal continue using her gift in the way he wants, there will be dire consequences.
Some of my questions from the first book were answered while some things remain veiled, and I am anticipating the third book! Huge plot twists take the story further and are so shocking, you'll never have seen them coming. I can't even tell you how much the new information revealed about the Athena Effect amazed and stunned me, giving even more depth to an already stellar story. The new direction in which the plot heads is incredibly clever, and crazy good and crazy addictive!
I'll try my best to be patient until the third book comes out! :D
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~About the Author~
I'm a visual artist and writer of the four part "Marina's Tales" series, the YA/NA romantic suspense, "The Athena Effect" and its sequel, "The Mackenzie Legacy". I'm currently hard at work on books #3 & #4 in the Athena series.
~Connect with the Author~
~Giveaway~
One (1) lucky winner will receive an eBook copy of The Athena Effect and The Mackenzie Legacy via Smashwords
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You changed your profile picture. I love it! I'm a sucker for dyed hair. I wish I was a dyed hair kind of girl. Maybe I'll dye a strip, yeah. Okay, I checked out book 1. I'm convinced. Great review!! I love kick ass girls.
ReplyDeleteYou're sharp as a tack, Robyn! ;) Do it! Dye a strip! What color would you do? Awesome and thanks!! I love kick ass girls, too! :D
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DeleteDefinitely! Why not? Go for it! :D
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