Paula Morris
Hardcover | Pages: 309 pages Rating: 3.83 | 12715 Users | 1373 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Ruined |
| ISBN: | 0545042151 (ISBN13: 9780545042154) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Ruined #1 |
| Setting: | New Orleans, Louisiana(United States) |
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A gripping YA supernatural novel set in New Orleans: Twilight with a ghostly twist. Rebecca couldn't feel more out of place in New Orleans, where she comes to spend the year while her dad is traveling. She's staying in a creepy old house with her Aunt Claudia, who reads Tarot cards for a living. And at the snooty prep school, a pack of filthy-rich girls treat Rebecca like she's invisible. Only gorgeous, unavailable Anton Grey seems to give Rebecca the time of day, but she wonders if he's got a hidden agenda. Then one night, in Lafayette Cemetery, Rebecca makes a friend. Sweet, mysterious Lisette is eager to talk to Rebecca, and to show her the nooks and crannies of the city.Itemize Epithetical Books Ruined (Ruined #1)
| Title | : | Ruined (Ruined #1) |
| Author | : | Paula Morris |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 309 pages |
| Published | : | August 1st 2009 by Point |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Fantasy. Paranormal. Ghosts. Mystery. Supernatural. Fiction |
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Ratings: 3.83 From 12715 Users | 1373 ReviewsArticle Epithetical Books Ruined (Ruined #1)
If you're a reader that's looking for a teeth grinding, heart pounding, sleep with the lights on ghost story, read no further. You will likely be disappointed by Paula Morris' freshman effort, Ruined. Not that Ruined is a poor book - - far from it. But it's more like a ghost story with less calories and a lighter taste. Ruined is aimed for the Young Adult audience but it's perfectly acceptable as an adult read as well. This adult enjoyed it thoroughly from page one. And while it's marketed as a1. I hate myself. 2. I hate my teaching group. 3. Awfully boring YA book. Mini RTC.
EDIT: HOOOOOLLLLDDDDD up, does the description really say 'Twilight With a Ghostly Twist'? That is the most ridiculous thing I think I have ever seen. First off, talk about dating this book. Second off...no. No. No. No. This book has absolutely all of 0 in common with Twilight. (And I'm no lover of Twilight. I just really can't think of anything these books have in common that aren't held in common by Every. YA. Novel. Ever.) .....I'm soooooooo.....FRUSTRATED. This book could be the poster
this was a poorly written story that obviously needed to be revised, with hardly any good character. It was like they were all literally ghosts, no emotions whatsoever. I could sum up the book in just a few paragraph's as easy as this;Great, im moving in with my voodoo aunt, who isnt really my aunt, and ive only met her a few times, wait why do i call her auntie? Im best friends with my twelve year old cousin,and im 16, beat that. So my aunt tells me that people get murdered in the grave yard,
This book made me want to see New Orleans intensely soon.The description of Garden District made me google the place sooner than you can day "Mardi Gra here I come".Rebecca Brown's character was likable. She's not the typical 16 year old character that's so desperately wanting to fit in her new surroundings or else she'd probably die of an untimely social death. Its a refreahing changing of yhe typical high schooler climbing the social ladder or the Queen Bee harassing a poor insecure new girl.
Hi! I just posted this review on my blog: http://katieeoh.tumblr.com/post/11431...First and foremost, I loved the cover. Its very mysterious and at the same time it tells a dark, witty story. For me I love books that are filled with mystery, horror and suspense. But I never loved books thats all about vampires and werewolves and fallen angelswhatever. I hate those kind of books. It shifts my mind into something that is so unraveling and simplyweird. I never loved it, just like Twilight, Fallen,
I love a good ghost story so maybe my expectations going into this book were too high since I've never read anything by this author before. Needless to say, Ruined was a bit of a let down.The ingredients are all there. A great setting to facilitate a spooky atmosphere, good historical details, and an unique and well-set up plot with an outcome that wasn't obvious. Despite all of this, there was something missing from the overall story. Perhaps it was that I didn't find the heroine, Rebecca,
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