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💖 Book Thoughts and Recommendations

Our Picks for the Week of July 31st

🏰 Infernium by Keri Lake 💭:What a way to wrap up this year's must-read fantasy romance I battled my inner child on numerous occasions to keep her from peeking at the end - From reassuring herself there was a HEA at the end

🌆 City of Ruin by Lindsey Pogue 💭:This was an engaging read with a slow-build romance that IMO took a back seat to the adventurous story - which works perfectly here

💍 Painted Scars by Neva Altaj 💭:Holy twinkle stars ✨️ I'm in love Just the right amount of aggression, suspense, and betrayal wrapped in a sweet romance full of playful banter and smoking smexy time

🏒 Sneaking Around With #34 by Piper Rayne 💭: Best dinner party ever!I promise you'll laugh You'll get angry You'll want to knock some heads together And you'll swoon ( yeah he's that good at groveling 😉 )

👾 Vedrock: by Cari Silverwood 💭: Tentacles, knots, slip-n-slides, crafty mechs, witty darkness with a conscience, and a snarky battle-ready omega with a gift that just might change the tides of the war

🔫 Forever with Me by Claudia Y. Burgoa 💭: Laughs - Action - Oil and water - Suspense - Romance -A bit of grumpy pup - Angst - Romance - A bit more grumpy pup - Some Smoldering Smexy moments all blended together for a whole lot of fun

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Sea of Storms by Lindsey Pogue

Cover Designer: Deranged Doctor Designs

Releasing Nov. 8th, 2022

Fated mates or mortal enemies?

Throughout Norseland, the Reaper’s name is whispered–an infamous sea captain who visits the frozen capital each year to collect a ship of woefuls. No one knows where he takes them, only that the queen never stops him, and the gods bless his journey.

After a terrible tragedy, Brynn, a rebel with a death wish, wakes on the Reaper’s ship. Bloody and broken, she vows she’ll kill him before they reach his home across the sea.

But the gods of old have a way of tangling the strings of destiny, and when Brynn and the Reaper find themselves stranded, they discover their fates are more tethered than they could have imagined, and nothing was ever as it seemed.

Sea of Storms is a Norse inspired Robin Hood tale, steeped in mythology and rich with history. A breathtaking romance and heart-pounding adventure, perfect for Black Sails and Vikings fans.

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my finished fanfic from The Ending Series by Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Fairleigh

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Title: City of Ruin Series Name: Ruined Lands (A Forgotten Lands World Novel) Author: Lindsey Pogue Genre: New Adult Gothic Romance, Fairytale Retelling, Historical Fantasy / Alternative History / Historical Fiction Publication Date: June 14th, 2022 Hosted by: Lady Amber's PR

The Collector is coming.

Centuries ago, the skies turned black. For 300 years, Londoners survived in the dank, underground tunnels of the city, until a stranger from a faraway land offered to save them. Though it wasn't without cost . . . and he has come to collect.

Travel beyond the City of Ruin, through the secret passageways and haunted woods, to a land shrouded in secrets in this atmospheric retelling of Jane Eyre and Beauty and the Beast.

This is the first book in the richly imagined Ruined Lands, a Forgotten Lands sister series and collection of dystopian fairytale retelling.

All Forgotten Lands World novels can be read as standalones and in any order.

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✯✯✯ NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ✯✯✯

City of Ruin by Lindsey Pogue

Releasing June 14th, 2022

The Collector is coming.

Centuries ago, the skies turned black. For 300 years, Londoners survived in the dank, underground tunnels of the city, until a stranger from a faraway land offered to save them. Though it wasn't without cost . . . and he has come to collect.

Travel beyond the City of Ruin, through the secret passageways and haunted woods, to a land shrouded in secrets in this atmospheric retelling of Jane Eyre and Beauty and the Beast.

This is the first book in the richly imagined Ruined Lands, a Forgotten Lands sister series and collection of dystopian fairytale retelling.

*All Forgotten Lands World novels can be read as standalones and in any order.*

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✯✯✯ COVER REVEAL ✯✯✯

Sea of Storms by Lindsey Pogue

Cover Designer: Deranged Doctor Designs

Releasing Nov. 8th, 2022

Fated mates or mortal enemies?

Throughout Norseland, the Reaper’s name is whispered–an infamous sea captain who visits the frozen capital each year to collect a ship of woefuls. No one knows where he takes them, only that the queen never stops him, and the gods bless his journey.

After a terrible tragedy, Brynn, a rebel with a death wish, wakes on the Reaper’s ship. Bloody and broken, she vows she’ll kill him before they reach his home across the sea.

But the gods of old have a way of tangling the strings of destiny, and when Brynn and the Reaper find themselves stranded, they discover their fates are more tethered than they could have imagined, and nothing was ever as it seemed.

Sea of Storms is a Norse inspired Robin Hood tale, steeped in mythology and rich with history. A breathtaking romance and heart-pounding adventure, perfect for Black Sails and Vikings fans.

$2.99 Special Pre-Order Price: https://payhip.com/b/jkf8p

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✯✯✯ FREEBIE ALERT ✯✯✯

After the Ending by Lindsey Pogue & Lindsey Sparks (Fairleigh)

The Walking Dead meets X-Men in this evocative post-apocalyptic love story and adventure!

→ superpowered post-apocalyptic survival

→ unbreakable friendships

→ gritty dystopian settings

→ a touch of romance

The Virus spread. Billions died. The Ending began.

We may have survived the apocalypse, but the Virus changed us…

If someone had told me three months ago that 90 percent of the people in the world were about to die, I would’ve laughed.

If someone had told me the survivors would develop unbelievable abilities, I would’ve called them crazy.

If someone had told me I’d find love with the least likely person, I would’ve rolled my eyes.

And if someone had told me that, after everything, the people I cared about most would be torn from my grasp, I would’ve walked away.

I wish I could walk away now…

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★  “Never a dull moment! What an amazing story.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★  “A fantastic series. Loved every book!!!”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★  “This was a highly unexpected addicting surprise.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★  “Simply amazing!”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★  “This was a truly amazing and emotional ride.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★  “I have never ever read such an intense story. Gripped my soul. Best series EVER!”

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Join us for the Audio Book .99 Sale & #Free eBook Tour

Title: The Darkest Winter

Series Name: Savage North Chronicles

Author: Lindsey Pogue

Genre: Post Apoc

Narrators: Sarah Ruth Thomas & Luis Bermudez

Publication Date: May 9th, 2019

Hosted by: Lady Amber's PR

#1 in Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction, #1 in Women's Adventure Fiction, #1 in U.S. Horror Fiction

X-Men meets The Walking Dead in this super-human survival story, fraught with Crazies (not Zombies), beautifully broken characters, and bursting with raw emotion you can feel deep in your bones. The Virus spread. Billions died. The Ending began.

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Lindsey Pogue has just released a new Ending series story!

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Book review- Dust and Shadow by Lindsey Pogue

Book review- Dust and Shadow by Lindsey Pogue

Hi Bookworms 😊

How BEAUTIFUL is this cover of Dust and Shadow by Lindsey Pogue…. it’s just irresistible!!

Book review time!!! A few facts:

Author: Lindsey Pogue

Genre: Post-apocalyptic, Romance, Western, Adventure

Published: 15th September 2017 by Lindsey Pogue

Cover Design and Formatting: Molly Phipps – We Got You Covered Book Design

Followed by: Borne of Sand and Scorne

**some spoilers** I have…

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Hi readers, hope your having a super awesome day! I have enjoyed OBSESSING over The Ending Series so much, and who’d of thought just a little tag in a fan art piece, by yours truly, started the on going blog posts and art work. Not forgetting how amazing team Lindsey has been…. hopefully I didn’t get on their nerves to much with the constant tags 😊 I have loved every second of it, and The Ending Series will always have a place in my heart and on my TOP shelf!

I was invited to join a VIP reader group, and I was over the moon! Lindsey Pogue has been great, we have spoken over social media which I then asked if I could do a feature Author Interview for my blog and they said yes!!

I seriously can’t get enough of this series!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Anyway that’s enough about me let’s meet the Authors to this AMAZING series……

The Ending Series- Question time 😉

1. I’m an emotional wreck when reading and quite often find my eyes blurring with stray tears….the ending series got me good! Real good!! What was the first book that made you cry?

LP: I honestly can’t remember the first book that made me cry, but I can tell you that I cry a lot. I even cry while I’m writing gut-wrenching parts of a story or while I’m watching sappy commercials. When I read Me Before You, I got teary-eyed, but when I watched the movie, knowing what would happen, I bawled my eyes out.

LF: It’s so amazing when we hear that our books create a strong emotional reaction in readers, especially because we had strong emotional connections to the characters as we were writing their stories. I usually have a moment or two during each project where I tear up during the first draft phase, and it’s no different for me when I’m reading other people’s books. The last one to make me cry was the beta version of Sarah Lyons Fleming’s Peripeteia, but the first book to make me cry…hmmmm. I’m certain that plenty of books made me cry when I was younger, but the first book I can vividly remember crying while reading was Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I was in tenth grade, I think, and I was outright ugly crying during that scene in the Department of Mysteries when Sirius, well, you know…

  2. I can feel rather overwhelmed when my creativity is flowing and sometimes writing really does exhaust me, so I’d love to know… Does writing energise you or exhaust you?

LP: I think it depends on where I’m at in the writing process. If I have a deadline, it’s exhausting because I can’t let my mind rest. If I’m chilling and flowing with a glass of bubbles, lovin’ life, it’s energizing and I don’t want to stop.

LF: Both! I definitely reach a done point during days when I’m writing for the full day, and if I’ve been pushing out books back-to-back, I generally need to take a loooong break (think, vacation) after the second or third book. That being said, during each project, I seem to reach a point where the story is snowballing, and I can’t seem to get it out quickly enough. It’s all I can think about. It’s in my dreams. I don’t want to watch or read anything. I don’t want to see people. I become obsessed with the story, and that feeling is intoxicating.

  3. I personally love series! Particularly The Ending Series hehe, and love delving deep into the characters lives…. Do you prefer to read series or stand-alone? And why? LP: Generally, I like a good series. I feel like you can get to know characters so much more and it’s satisfying to be able to hold on to them a bit longer than a standalone allows (Pride and Prejudice, for example). BUT, I read standalones just as much and bear them no ill-will. Haha.

LF: I have a strong preference for series, especially long series. I love it when the characters start to feel like real people to me, and that usually doesn’t happen after just a single book—at least, not for me.

4. We all know mine! 😉 Do you have a favourite book/series? LP: I wish I read more for pleasure these days, but I haven’t been reading as much as I used to. I’m lucky if I get in my book club book in a month (sad, I know). I do a lot of beta reading, as well, so I stumble across some amazing series that way. I can tell you that I used to be obsessed with J.R. Ward’s Blackdagger Brotherhood and I nearly peed my pants with glee when Blay and Quinn got their own book. Sigh.

LF: My all-time favorite series is Kim Harrison’s Hollows series, starting off with Dead Witch Walking, but I have many other near-favorites ranging from Urban to Epic Fantasy to Paranormal or Time Travel Romance to Dystopian and beyond.

5. I’d love to know…. Do you prefer to read or write romance?

LP: I enjoy writing it, but I LOVE reading it more, I think. It’s less stressful and I can sit back and enjoy the ride. J

LF: Um…both? I love the surprise of reading stories with a strong romantic plot or subplot, but I have to admit that writing the romantic subplot is one of my favorite parts of each project. And there’s nothing better than a slow-burn, long build-up romance, which is what I’ve got going on in my Urban Fantasy series, the Kat Dubois Chronicles. I’m several books in, and things are finally starting to happen with the main character and her intended love interest. This next book’s going to be pretty fun to write… 😉

  6. I’m writing my first novel and I’m not looking forward to editing it…. Did you edit a lot from The Ending series? If so, was it hard to take parts out of your beloved story? LP: We edited After The Ending SO much it’s crazy. We changed the tense, we took out chapters and scenes and emails—added text messages…the list goes on. Revising has good and bad connotations for me. It’s daunting in that you need to be able to admit that your first draft was crap. That’s just the way it works. But when you revise it, you get to focus on making it better instead of just getting it down on paper. You get to add in the fun details and focus on the characters more than the story, if that makes sense. It does free you mind a bit to know you will be coming back to each word (many times), so writing, “his eyes looked like (something)” helps you keep going when you’re flowing and you can fill in the particulars later J

LF: I love editing and revising! I think that embracing that phase has really helped to free up my imagination during the outlining and first draft writing phases of each project, to the degree that those first drafts end up being better and requiring less revising. It’s a win-win! But yes, for the first couple books, it was hard to cut parts, but we did. We cut entire scenes, even resequencing one of the books altogether. But in the end, that book is so much better than it was originally, and when I read it, I can’t even remember what we wrote originally. For me, the cutting of lines, scenes, and even entire characters has gotten much easier with each consecutive project, but it wasn’t easy, at first.

7. I’ve yet to come up with an actual way to choose characters names…. But how did you select names for your characters from The Ending series? LP: Because we started off writing a blog, we didn’t think about names the way he should have (Camille, Clara, Cece, Cam). We got a lot of flack for not switching them up enough and making it confusing for readers. Now, names are SO important to me. In my Saratoga Falls Love Story, Nothing But Trouble, I had THE perfect name in my head for Colton Hayes’ character—that was his identity. But when beta readers got ahold of the manuscript, there was concern because of an actor named Colton Haynes and that was distracting them while reading. I had to change my Colton’s last name and it was SO hard to do.

LF: Funny you should ask that! I think our method (or lack there of) for choosing character names early on in the creation of The Ending Series is one of the things we would do differently, if given the chance (Jason, Jake, Jack…). Now, I make sure that few, if any, names start with the same first letter, and pay attention to (and try to avoid) names that rhyme, as well.

8. What was the hardest scene to write? LP: Hmmm…shootout scenes are always difficult for me—Into The Fire, in the center of town, outside the Colony, and in Before The Dawn with the final showdown, if you know what I mean. It’s often hard for me to wrap my head around “strategic” ways to kill people, fight each other, etc.

LF: Those final few scenes in the last book of The Ending Series were pretty tough. We wanted to make sure we delivered on everything we’d promised throughout the series, and we ended up heavily revising the ending—cutting one scene entirely and bulking up another quite a bit. I’m super happy with how it all wrapped up, but it wasn’t easy getting there. In another series, I had a scene where I literally wrote my character into a bathroom, trapping her in there with no way out. It took me a week or two to figure my way out of that one, and now I think it’s one of the most memorable scenes in that book.

9. Did you have to set yourself writing goals? Is that the best way to get things finished…. as I struggle to juggle writing and family life. LP: Yes. My entire day is planned around writing. I write for two(+) hours in the morning, then go to my day job. On my full writing days, I try to write for at least half the day and use the second half for the marketing and the business side of it (there’s A LOT to do all the time). If I’m on a deadline, I’ll set word counts per day or week.

LF: I write first thing in the morning, Monday through Friday. No social media, no checking stats and sales. And absolutely no emails. I walk the dogs, make my tea, then cuddle up with the cats and my laptop and settle in to write. I stop at lunch and spend the afternoon doing more business-y things. That schedule works for me, but each person is different. The only absolute is that you have to get butt-in-seat time. Figure out what motivates you, what you need to do to hold yourself accountable, and get your butt in that seat. 🙂

10. If you could spend time with a character from your book…. who would it be and what would you do?? LP: Normally, I would say Harper. But, today, I’m feeling like it would be Jake. It’s hilarious to think about. I have NO clue what I would say or do, especially since he’s the strong silent type. **Cue the crickets and awkward silence** I could pick is brain about spin-off series stuff, though J

LF: From The Ending Series? I’d have to say Jason… *blushes*

11. What genre do you prefer to write? And would you consider writing in another genre? LP: I always say that writing, for me, is like Skittles—I want to taste (write) the rainbow. I write multiple genres, including post-apocalyptic, contemporary new adult, historical fiction, alternative history… all with a splash of romance. I love myself a good love story, so you’ll always find that in my books.

LF: I’m pretty happy with anything in the Science Fiction or Fantasy realm. I’m writing Urban Fantasy right now, but I’ve also finished up a Paranormal Romance/Time Travel series and a Post-apocalyptic/Dystopian series (obviously). One genre I’ve yet to tackle but would like to one day is Space Opera, and I’d also like to try my hand and Epic Fantasy.

12. What is your method when creating first thoughts of your writing and ideas? LP: Honestly, I need to bounce ideas off of people, so I generally come up with a basic story outline and ideas, then I go have drinks with my friend(s) and they give me feedback. It also helps get me exciting about starting something new, which can be daunting at times. I’m a verbal processer, for sure.

LF: I go for walks. Lots and lots of walks. I listen to audiobooks I’ve already read/listened to, usually books in the genre I’m currently writing, and just sort of zone out, letting my thoughts wander through the potential story. I usually do that for a few days, jotting down ideas in a notebook, before actually attempting an outline.

13. Do you have a favourite place and time to write?

LP: Once I get my office fixed up, I will hopefully never want to leave, though right now, I would take the couch to my office (in disarray, though that’s where I sit now). As far as a time to write, I’m currently trying to train my brain to write in the morning. I like to write in the evening when things are quiet and chill, but after work is always crazy and cuts into my writing time. Mornings are more conducive to my crazy life, at least while I have a day job.

LF: Morning, sitting on the couch in my office with a cup of tea and a cat or two.

14. Do you write everyday?

LP: If I have a draft to write, then yes, at least Monday – Friday. Weekends, sometimes. If I’m revising/editing/plotting, I’ll use my writing time in the mornings to do that (or answer interview questions J)

LF: Sort of. I either outline, write, revise, or on the very rare occasion, beta read during my morning block. And I take weekends off. I didn’t use to, and I found I was draining my creative energy faster that I could replenish it. Now, I’ve found a good, healthy balance.

15. What else do we have to look forward to from you both?

LP: Now that Dust and Shadow is finished (or in the final round of editing), I will dive into the 3rd book in my Saratoga Falls Love Stories, Told You So. I’m excited to change things up a bit. Creating a new world for Dust and Shadow was exhausting. Revisiting the Saratoga Falls crew will be like hanging out with old friends. (LF can speak to the Ending Series goodies coming up.)

LF: Well, we’ve got one more project planned for The Ending Series proper—World After: A Collection of Stories. It’s companion book, World Before, comes out on July 31. We have a spinoff project planned, as well, but that’s farther off. Otherwise, I’m currently writing Soul Eater, the fourth book in my Urban Fantasy series, the Kat Dubois Chronicles, and I plan on writing at least two more books in that series before starting something else new.

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Hope you have enjoyed getting to know these two fab Authors because I have!!

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  Author Interview ❤️ Hi readers, hope your having a super awesome day! I have enjoyed OBSESSING over The Ending Series so much, and who'd of thought just a little tag in a fan art piece, by yours truly, started the on going blog posts and art work.

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Before the Dawn - book review

Before the Dawn – book review

Before the Dawn: Book four of The Ending Series

A few facts:

Author/s: Lindsey Pogue & Lindsey Fairleigh

Genre: Romance, New Adult, Dystopian, Post-apocalyptic

Published: 14 November 2015

Publisher: L2 Books

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Out of the Ashes: Book three of The Ending Series

A few facts:

Author/s: Lindsey Pogue & Lindsey Fairleigh

Genre: Romance, New Adult, Dystopian, Post-apocalyptic

Publisher: L2 Books

Published: 21st August 2014

Followed by: Before the Dawn

Series: The Ending Series

“Body tense and heart racing, Jake scoured Zoe’s face for any inkling of recognition” Jake & Zoe

Noooooo!!!! The heartbreaking moment when things were looking up only to come crashing down and smothering our very souls!!

Out of the Ashes was a journey, an emotional experience through the eyes of Dani, Zoe and Jake. Adding Jake to the POV was brilliant! He is a real deep and complex character and I really enjoyed getting inside his head… although the heartache nearly ended me!! It was brutal! But amazing!

With Dani rescued from the colony, which made me full on ugly cry! So many emotions running through me it was agonising! But the once independent and strong woman, Zoe, whom everyone could rely on, was reduced to a frightened girl unable to recognise anyone. After an old enemy got a hold of her! I was screaming on the inside, you have to be kidding me…..

But in all the mess and craziness I got to watch Jake and Zoe fall for each other all over again, and even though it was so difficult to watch them struggle to talk to each other, and the pain in Jakes heart trying to open up was written with such strong emotion I think this had to be the most bittersweet part of the series! It was also great to see Zoe and Becca build a relationship, Becca being Jakes sister and a re-gen….. yes I said re-gen…. the plot is so complex and amazing with all the suspense and challenges you could have wished for.

  Did I mention how important all the animals are in this series?! Well they are the best and make for a great way to travel during an apocalypse! With Dani’s ability, communication with animals… they play a pretty big part in the whole story. Loyalty and companionship throughout. Although with Dani falling deeper and deeper into ‘drifting’ with the animals, being at one with their minds, it was clear she was heading down a frightening path….

I worried for Dani and Jason in this book, after so much time away from each other and with Dani drowning in secrets she’d found out whilst at the colony they seemed to be growing farther away from each other, until they finally got things of their chest I was practically sobbing….

“I watched as his guarded mask cracked, fragmented and fell away, baring the full force of his emotions to me”

Then something amazing happened and the celebration that the others had planned was gorgeous!!

“The world’s gone to shit, and the only time I feel anything anymore is when I’m with you”

so much came together in this book, answering some burning questions and things making sense, it was extremely satisfying as the building blocks of the story came together, that being said, there were a few other, new questions burning inside of me….. but you can’t have it all now, can we?!

The sense of community and loyalty that is built between the survivors is incredible, they’ve come such a long way together since joining groups and you get a warming family feeling as they fight to survive… next stop Bodega Bay, can Dani and Zoe’s home town be their safe heaven?

Some fab quotes:

“White hot rage and self-loathing scorched through Jake, and he clenched his shaking hands into fists” Jake

“Panic was a living thing inside my chest, a trapped bird flitting around, making my heart skip beats and stealing the space my lungs so desperately needed” Dani

“He shifted, trailing his lips along my jawline until he pressed a gentle, almost chaste kiss against my lips, ‘I am. And trust me, Red – it’ll be worth th wait” Jason and Dani

“I flew until the sun neared the storm clouds on the horizon. I flew until my wings ached. I flew until I had to hunt, or I, too, would cease to be” Ray/Dani

“Jake crouched down and heaved me over his shoulder, eliciting squeals of laughter and shouts of profanity I hadn’t meant to let escape my lips as he stepped out into the rain” Zoe and Jake

well my fellow book lovers, I hope I’ve stirred something inside of your curiosity to pick up this series and love it like I have. Until next time, happy reading 😊

  Out of the Ashes – Book review Out of the Ashes: Book three of The Ending Series A few facts: Author/s: Lindsey Pogue & Lindsey Fairleigh…

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Into the Fire - Book review

Into the Fire – Book review

Into the Fire: Book two of The Ending Series

A few facts:

Author/s: Lindsey Pogue & Lindsey Fairleigh

Genre: Romance, New Adult, Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic

Published: November 23, 2013

Publisher: L2 Books

Followed by: Out of the Ashes

Series: The Ending Series

Hey, Bookworms! Yup, I’m still OBSESSED with The Ending Series….. and I’m still raving about it with fanart and pictures and book…

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After the Ending: Book one of The Ending Series

A few facts:

Author/s: Lindsey Pogue & Lindsey Fairleigh (YAY, Team Lindsey!)

Genre: Romance, New Adult, Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic

Published: November 23, 2013

Publisher: L2 Books

Followed by: Into the Fire

Series:

After the Ending

Into the Fire

Out of the Ashes

Before the Dawn

The Ending Beginnings

World Before

If you haven’t yet heard….. I’M OBSESSED with this series, full on fangirling out, dreaming about it, re-reading it, fanart, even hassling the authors hehe, they are super awesome ladies by the way! I just can’t get enough, I even held off reviewing because I couldn’t possibly of put this down to write… no way!

But now I’m ready to tell the world just how breathtakingly beautiful and amazing this series is, starting with book one – After the Ending.

“It’s just a bad case of the flu, I’m sure”,

I don’t think so……

“The first book in the emotionally charged post-apocalyptic series: THE ENDING SERIES.

The Virus spread. Billions died. The Ending began. We may have survived the apocalypse, but the Virus changed us.” *Amazon*

Upon reading these very lines I purchased all of the books (Book One is free!! Kindle addition)

I devoured these books in a week.

So let’s talk about book one….. I love apocalyptic books, and with awesome twists even better. The POV of each main character, Dani and Zoe, split the book up and it really worked! You got to delve deep into both sides of the story, their struggle to find one another and all the drama in between is brilliant. It hooked me in right from the start with the questions burning through my soul of what is happening and how on earth are they going to get through this!!! Obviously some hot guys with smouldering grins, that’s what! I mean what else, it is an apocalyptic romance after all.

As you get to know the characters you can’t help but fall in love with them (not just the hot guys either). Dani is so funny, she made me laugh and cry out loud. This small fiery redheaded girl, thrown in head first into this crazy world with everything falling around her…..  and her best friend Zoe. Zoe is deep, she is a complex character written perfectly!

As it unfolds and they are getting closer and closer to each other, it really builds up hope and friendship at it’s best! During this book, the friends are in touch via email and this was a favourite apart for me, don’t get me wrong the romance is truly amazing and I really enjoyed Dani and Jason’s banter, it was great! And the passion delicious! But that really isn’t the only reason this book stood out to me. The friendship was so real…. kind of reminded me of myself and my best friend…. you really do need a friend to tell everything too.

I really recommend this book, if you all some good twists in a not so normal world and some racey romance, don’t hesitate to read it! Team Lindsey have truly created an amazing world with so many memorable characters!

Fab quotes:

“I’m dead, I admitted. Jason never cries. He probably doesn’t know how to cry” Dani

“I was nestled safely in Jason’s arms and listening to him whisper softly while I remembered what it was like to be alive. I’m not dead.” Dani

“Sometimes, the smallest, least important thing could light the fuse leading to the mounds of emotional dynamite piled in my head” Dani

“The newspaper slipped from between my fingers. Frozen in place, I was suffocated by the reality of our situation” Zoe

“The memories disintegrated into anger, sorrow, fear, and loneliness that gripped my heart and tugged on it as though they were trying to remove it from my chest completely.” Zoe

“I’d decided to go after you hours before we left, and she knew it….. and dammit, Dani, I’d make the same decision every time if it meant you’d survive”. Jason

“Although my muscles protested nearly every movement, especially my shoulder, something about the physical pain was comforting. It was a declaration that I was a survivor; despite the insanity and danger of the last couple weeks, I was still alive.” Zoe

“Had I known life was as changeable as the clouds looming above, would I have taken a different path?” Zoe

  Hope you have enjoyed my review, there is more to come. I’ll review book two “Into the Fire” next week and also an Author interview coming soon and more than likely some more fanart!

Happy reading and as always I’ve added links to each book title for you to easily purchase.

After the Ending: Book review After the Ending: Book one of The Ending Series A few facts: Author/s: Lindsey Pogue & Lindsey Fairleigh (YAY, Team Lindsey!)

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