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Enthusiast123
Posted March 28, 2011
Young adult readers will find this love story between a teen girl and a very special love interest to be unique, moving, and fun to read. This is definitely a take on romance I have never encountered before, and a well done story at that. If you like the magical, the inspirational and the romantic, this is a book for you. Also would be a great gift for a young reader.
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Posted March 21, 2011
Simply cannot wait to read the next book! Wonderful for teens.
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Posted March 8, 2011
Simply loved it!
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Great Book I loved it cant wait to read the next books I couldnt put it down even when I was sick and sleeply I finshed it in 1 1/2 days..
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I cannot sum up this book better than what is already said by the synopsis, so all I can do is offer my humble opinion of the story. It's amazing. The whole concept of this specific guardian form was something that I had to get used to, but once Sterling took on a human form.. it was much easier to adjust.
The characters are great. Claire is your typical teenager in the way that she has a typical teenage voice - a little confusing and erratic and sometimes all out irrational, but it is exactly what you would expect from someone her age. I love the interactions between her and Sterling, who is definitely one of those lovable guy's in YA that we love to swoon over. He is definitely a guardian and I think he did his job well, especially when it came to protecting and taking care of Claire. I also have to note that the other characters in the book are just as great - from Claire's friend to Sterling's "sibling" guardians... and even Sterling's ex, who is someone you just love to hate. She does "woman scorned" quite well.
This is yet another great book from another great indie author! I'd say this is a definite recommended read to all of my YA paranormal romance lovers out there. Melissa Smith is a wonderful writer and I look forward to more from her in the future.
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Posted July 12, 2011
What if there were special guardians, placed on earth to help people in need? They might not be human. They might have their own rules that guide them. What if a non-human guardian finds he has special feelings for his charge. What if his teenage charge reciprocated. This is their story.
Wonderful romance for young people. The teenage angst, the friends, the family, all are embroiled in the tale.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This book is interesting and romantic. The characters are lovable. If your a Twilight fan, you'll like this one too!
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Posted May 4, 2011
I loved this book, it was so different and refreshing. I saw paranormal romance and thought 'okay, here we go again,' but the description caught me. It was unusual not like a vampire or a demon. The love interests? A guardian, who first surfaces as a cloud. Yes, an invisible cloud. The point of view changes between our cloud guardian Sterling, who changes to a human to accompany his charge's want. Like a guardian angel, or a fairy god mother, he is supposed to be there to make her life easier.
However, that's not really what happens. This doesn't turn into a wishing genie, it becomes a romance. That romance leads to trouble, for the both of them. When I reached the end and saw there was another book in the series I about leaped for joy. I can't wait to read Book II when it comes out.:)
If you are into opposing viewpoints and men/women doing the polar opposites then coming together, this book might not be for you. If you are looking for a soothing romance, then it probably is. Foul language is rare in this book, and it's a pleasant read that will give you funny tingles.
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Posted April 6, 2011
Cloud Nine deals with the growing relationship between a teenaged girl and her self-appointed spirit guardian, and the many situations she faces as she tries to synch him up into her typical teenager life. These implicit complications include her friends, family and a former boyfriend. Definetively a fine romance to read.
The author seems to possess a keen knowledge of the teen mind, which makes her able to create credible teenagers, quite a difficult deed. Earlier on, the writer manages to pull one of the most dangerous stunts in the English language: switching from one character viewpoint to another while still mantaining the first person narrative... and she succeeds. Usually this is certain literary suicide; some readers will find find these non-standard handling of conventions jarring and confusing. But the author apparently thinks 'Damn the torpedoes' and goes full speed ahead, spinning a very charming tale with a lot of bravado. Highly recommended.
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Posted March 31, 2011
Its a great love story that kept my interest and kept me wondering what was going to happen next with Claire and Sterling. This book is well written and I recommend it for anyone who loves romance stories. I look forward to reading more books from this author.
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Posted March 29, 2011
I found this book and am really glad that I picked it up. This is a sweet love story that has a few twists that I have to say lends itself to a great book. I will definitely be getting whatever books follow this one. If you're looking for a sweet romance that everyone can read, then this is a book you should get and curl up with.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.It was an ok read but not really for me...
Cloud Nine is a YA Paranormal Romance and the first book in the The Guardian of Man series written by Melissa A. Smith.
The Review:
I really wanted to love this book. The idea and theme was pretty amazing but the follow through just didn't do it for me.
Writing-
There were a ton of editing errors throughout the entirety of the book. Lots of here, hear, there, their type of errors as well as word switch (you are mine; mine are you) errors. There was also a constant switch between past and present tense and it drove me nuts. I had to keep re-reading a sentence to make sure I got its understanding. I think this story would have been ten times better if it had an improved editing job and flowed more smoothly.
Story-
This was a sweet budding romance between a human and a Guardian. A tale of young love that develops between two people who are playing the odds and trying to win. Well, that was the theme of the book, but again, the follow through just didn't pull it off.
Sterling went to her as a Guardian to "help" her because he thought she was too independent at such a young age. Finding himself drawn to her, he has to find out what the attraction is and so he watches her from afar until gathering the nerve to appear before her. What I disliked about this scenario was he never actually helped her. They immediately fall into a relationship and fall in love. Other than her former boyfriend and his former girlfriend, there's no conflict. There's so much potential for things to go wrong but their circumstances aren't utilized by the author.
Not much happens throughout the book until the last couple of chapters. Aside from many telepathic conversations, lots of cuddling and kissing and a bunch of "I love you's", there's hardly any action but tons of exposition. The Guardians have all this power but we see very little of it.
Characters-
For Sterling to be over 700 years old, he was rather unworldly in maturity. You'd think through hundreds of years of studying and interacting with the human condition he'd have a firmer grasp on mankind, their traditions, and be somewhat above petty emotions. I was struck by how infantile he (and Skye) was. Shouldn't an enlightened race of beings destined to help mankind be... well, enlightened? They were like a bunch of teenagers with bouts of jealousies and insecurities. It was disappointing to say the least.
Claire was only seventeen and was suffering the effects of a former broken heart so I understood her caution towards Sterling but I didn't really care for her personality. She was insecure and needy.
I however did really like some of the conversations she and Sterling had. I found myself smiling at their witty banter.
I also really liked Ariana and Argento. Their quickly formed friendship was fun and lighthearted and they seemed very protective of Sterling, calling each other brother and sister. It was nice to see the closeness of them. I also really enjoyed the time spent with Claire's close knit family, especially the comical grandparents and her protective father.
The Wrap Up:
I think the author was on the right track with the story and I think this book had tons of potential but it just wasn't for me. The last chapters seemed to be building up to a showdown but that never happened, leaving me disappointed. It ended with a small cliffy but Im just not interested enough to move on to book two. However, if you're looking for a sweet and easy read without much conflict, then this would be a great book for a young reader.
Note:: I read this as a R2R with The Knights of the Round Table at Goodreads. As always, a special thank you to the mods and author for allowing me to participate.
SenoraGill
Posted May 30, 2011
These reviewers must be this author's BFFs. The angel vernacular, character development, plot, and editing are all sorely in need of an overhaul. My advice is to dissect this story chapter by chapter and then add some plot twists and history. The romantic scenes were sorta cute, though. Keep at it!
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