Saturday 9 June 2012

Review and Giveaway: Daemons in the Mist by Alicia Kat Dillman (The Marked Ones #1)

Title: Daemons in the Mist
Author: Alicia Kat Dillman
Publication date: May 20th 2011
Publisher: Korat Publishing
Age group: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Cover rating: 5/5
Content rating: 4/5
Buy: Amazon / Barnes and Noble


Description via Goodreads:
Finally getting the girl of your dreams; what could possibly go wrong? 
Seventeen year old Patrick Connolly has been hopelessly infatuated with Nualla for years but he is all but invisible to her. Until, that is, he rescues her from a confrontation with her ex. Little does Patrick know he’s just set off a dangerous chain reaction that will thrust him into a world of life altering secrets and things that shouldn’t exist, because the fog and mist of San Francisco is concealing more than just buildings. 
A deliriously captivating and exhilarating romantic roller coaster full of unexpected twists and an ending you won’t see coming.
My thoughts:
I had so much fun reading Daemons in the Mist. It wasn't exactly what I had expected but I mean that in the good way! It took me by surprise with how complex and fascinating it was. It's not a short book but every page felt important and I savoured each one. This novel is much more than just a beautiful cover. It delivers a fantastic story that really, really impressed me! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to any paranormal romance fans.

I love the first sentence of this book's description because it sums up the entire novel quite well. Finally getting the girl of your dreams; what could possibly go wrong?

The answer is a lot as Patrick Connolly soon finds out! Patrick couldn't have predicted the dramatic turn his life would take the day beautiful and mysterious Nualla suddenly realizes he exists. I was captivated by this story from the beginning. I loved both Patrick and Nualla. The story alternates between their POVs and it works so well! You really do need to get both sides of the story since Nualla's world is very different to the world Patrick knows. This book managed to make me laugh at lot more than I had expected! Even just little things when Nualla and her friends hang out, they jet off to Las Vegas!

This book surprised me again and again. I didn't see anything coming and was always shocked by the little twists. The plot is intricate yet it's not at all confusing. I enjoyed getting to know all the characters, from the main ones right down to the ones that only appeared once or twice. There is a lot going on in Daemons in the Mist and there is certainly never a dull moment! Patrick and Nualla do some silly things and don't think things through very well at the start but it's all very funny. I especially loved the reactions of Nualla's family. 

Clearly, I very much enjoyed this one! It was so entertaining yet  it was also dark and serious when it needed to be. I'm very glad I got the opportunity to check this lovely gem out! 

Giveaway Time!

Thanks to the lovely author, I have one ebook copy of Daemons in the Mist to give away to one lucky winner! This giveaway is open internationally. Please see the terms and conditions before entering. Good luck!
  

32 comments:

  1. Sounds like an interesting book. I like the use of fog and mist to conceal. Fog can be so unsettling to drive in since you don't know what's coming.

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  2. Like the idea of alternation POV, this seems to be a trend lately and can work really well. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. This sounds delightful..i like that it was complex and has alternating pov's which i love. Awesome review!

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  4. This sounds really great! Thanks for the review & giveaway!

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  5. I love this cover and it sounds really good! I love it when it's really unpredictable and the stuff that happens actually shock you. It happens so rarely anymore so I'm def, intrigued by this one! Plus i love alternating POVs!! Great review, chicky!

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  6. I love it when books surprise you in a good way. :) This sounds great! Amazing review, Nicola. It's good to hear that the alternating points of view work well. I'm looking forward to reading this. :)

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  7. Wow this book sounds awesome. I'm officially interested. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  8. I haven't read of this book before your review and you really made me feel interested :D Thanks!

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    1. I haven't heard of this book before.., is what I mean :p

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  9. Sounds like a wonderful book...Hope I win..lol

    sweetreaderma@comcast.net

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  10. I havent read this book yet however it is on my GR's TBR list and cant wait to read it!!
    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!
    agarcia6510 at columbus dot rr dot com

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    1. Congratulations Amber Garcia you are the winner of the Daemons in the Mist tour grand prize! I'll be emailing you shortly with details.

      =^.^=
      Kat

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  11. man, this book looks so good!!!! cant wait to read it!

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  12. Oh, love the blurb! It's really intriguing. Glad to hear that you enjoyed this book, Nicola. A book that's entertaining yet serious? Bring it on!! <3

    Amazing review, Nicola! <3

    Thank you for the lovely giveaway! :)

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  13. I love a book that can surprise me with twists. I may have to try this one.

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  14. Sounds really good! Thanks for the giveaway and great review! :)

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  15. Sounds like a really cool read. I know the author emailed me about this tour but I passed it off for my co-blogger Bianca to read and review. Maybe I'm going to have to rethink my decision and pick up a copy of the book for myself. I love when we get to see things from the male character's point of view so I hope his parts actually felt like being in the mind of a guy.

    Thanks for the awesome review, glad you enjoyed it!

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  16. I'm really liking the sound of this one Nicola. I enjoy when we get the POV of the girl and the guy. Great review Nicola :)

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  17. Thanks for the giveaway! You have to quit giving me things to put in my tbr pile...it's growing too quick.

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  18. Thanks for hosting this giveaway - sounds like a great read.

    Cheers! Trayce

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  19. Very nice review. The characters sound interesting.

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  20. Nicola- Thank you again for being such an awesome host and for such a fantastic in-depth review. And thanks all you awesome peeps for stopping by Nicola's fab review blog.

    =^.^=
    Kat

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  21. Very Nice cover!! looks and sounds like it will be a good read.

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  22. I'm glad that you ended up enjoying this one! And you're right about the cover, it really is lovely. I'm not sure how I feel about a male POV, but I looove books with demons so you can count me in haha! Thank you for the review and thank you to the author for the giveaway!

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  23. I am halfway done this book and I so agree! I love it! Can't wait to post about it on my blog for the tour :)


    -K8
    http://froze8.blogspot.com/

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  24. I love the cover of this book!

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  25. I really like the cover. So much blue! :D

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  26. This so sounds like a book I'd enjoy. I like a book that can keep you guessing!

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  27. Usually I don't like books in the male POV but this book sounds to good to pass up! Great review, thanks for the giveaway :)

    londonjudge@verizon.net

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  28. Sounds like an interesting book, thanks for the review and the giveaway
    luvs2read4fun@gmail.com

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  29. This book seems interesting. Thanks for the giveaway! :D

    tomakunisnumberone@gmail.com

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