Brad About Books: Spirit by Brigid Kemmerer

Read on May 15, 2013

SPIRIT
Published: May 28, 2013
Publisher: Kensington Teen
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 301 pages
Source: Won in contest
Series: Elementals, #3

This review is entirely spoiler free, even if you haven't started this series.

Read my reviews for previous books in this series:

Storm • Spark

This. Series. Is. So. Much. FUN! It's so easy to get sucked into one of Kemmerer's novels, and Spirit was no exception. An enthralling and dynamic read!

If you don't know about the Elementals series, it's about brothers who can control the elements. What I didn't expect from Spirit was that the main character wasn't an element control. I mean, sure, Hunter (the protagonist) has some secrets and issues of his own - and to be honest, I'm really pleased with how this book was executed! It's a lot different from previous books in the series, but it packs the right amount of action and romance. I couldn't help myself but fly through this book!

And like I said before, Spirit is different from the two other books. The main character has some different, less paranormal/supernatural issues of his own - and it was a nice break! Hunter is a very vital  and important part to this series, and I was glad we got to see the world from his eyes. Kate (our possible love interest) was also fantastic - I think I like Layne the best from the love interests, but Kate was great! I felt bad for Hunter at times, but then he annoyed me, and I like it when a character can make me feel different emotions!

Brigid Kemmerer's books are just so much fun and easy to dive into. I was gripped into the story right from page one, and I don't think I ever put the book down. It's impossible to do so! If you're looking for a supernatural refresher, the Elementals series has got you covered - this series is one of a kind, and I absolutely adored this third book. I will admit that Spark is my favorite, but Spirit is right up there!

Overall, this series got instantly more awesome with Spirit. Unique, fun and enticing, Kemmerer has created another lush and fantastic novel that had me on the edge of my seat!

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Brad About Books: Spark by Brigid Kemmerer

Read on April 29, 2013

SPARK
Published: August 28, 2012
Publisher: Kensington
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 345 pages
Source: Purchased
Series: The Elementals, #2

This review is entirely spoiler free, even if you haven't read book one, Storm.

I can't even begin to fathom how awesome Spark was! The dreaded 'Sophomore Slump' passed right over Brigid Kemmerer's head, because Spark was absolutely stunning!

What I love so much about this series is that we get to see inside a different person's head in each book, and the POVs in this book were incredible - even better than Storm, dare I say! Gabriel (our lead character) was awesome. He has his personal demons and things that haunt him, but to see him overcome everything for a girl he's falling head over heels for, Layne... well, it was just brilliant. And Layne was excellent too! I loved her even more than I did Becca in Storm, just because she's totally not what you find every day in YA, and I adore that!

I thought Storm was good... Spark blew it out of the water! Or should I say extinguished it, since we're talking about fire in this book? These brothers who can control the elements are epic - each book takes a different focus on an element, and Spark takes a new direction with this series. I was on the edge of my seat and biting at my nails for the majority of the book - Kemmerer definitely isn't afraid to take risks and throw danger at our protagonist. Just another reason why this series is excellent!

Everything about Spark is great. The romance, the character development, the epic climatic, there is seriously not a single flaw with this book. If you're looking for some new and original supernatural goodness in your life, you're missing out if you haven't started this series!

Overall, Spark is a thrilling and climatic sequel, soaring with love and bursting with action. I never wanted these flames to be extinguished!

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Brad About Books: Storm by Brigid Kemmerer

Read from April 15 to 16, 2013

STORM
Published: April 24, 2012
Publisher: Kensington Teen
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 353 pages
Source: Purchased
Series: The Elementals, #1

Becca Chandler is suddenly getting all the guys; all the ones she doesn't want. Ever since her ex-boyfriend spread those lies about her. Then she saves Chris Merrick from a beating in the school parking lot. Chris is different. Way different: he can control water just like his brothers can control fire, wind, and earth. They're powerful. Dangerous. Marked for death.

And now that she knows the truth, so is Becca.

Secrets are hard to keep when your life's at stake. When Hunter, the mysterious new kid around school, turns up with a talent for being in the wrong place at the right time, Becca thinks she can trust him. But then Hunter goes head-to-head with Chris, and Becca wonders who's hiding the most dangerous truth of all.

The storm is coming.

Storm is a whirlwind of a novel. Deeply captivating and enticing, Storm shines out.

What I loved the absolute most about Storm is that it's unlike anything I've ever read. I mean, four brothers that can control the elements? Pretty epic. And Storm definitely lives up to the hype! I found myself emerged into this mysterious and original world from page one, and I never wanted it to end! Plus, an Elemental is awesome. I loved getting to see the Water brother, Chris, and though his moods swing back and forth, he's strong and will do anything to protect Becca. And Becca was just as great! I loved her character and her development as the book progresses, and Kemmerer did an amazing job with all of the character's growth!

Storm is extremely fast-paced - each chapter is filled with something insane or mind-bending - and I adored it. Energetic and pulsing with action, this book is so hard to put down (near impossible!). When I wasn't reading Storm it was on my mind. I had to know what in the world would happen to these characters! I guess my only flaw is that it was a bit confusing at the beginning. Explaining the being of the Elementals frazzled my brain a bit, and it took some adjusting to figure everything out.

But once I did, Storm took off like a rocket and never quit. These novels are simply fun. They're so easy to breeze through, and they keep your attention the entire time! And not only that, they are such great books! If you're looking for something new in your supernatural-craved life, Storm is the book for you!

Overall, Storm packs action like there's no tomorrow. Storm stands out and radiates from page one!

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