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The human-like creature offers Isis assurance that he is not a figment of her imagination. Unwilling to accept his avowal, Isis sets his words to contest by asking the entity to prove himself - a dare, he readily welcomes.
It is in her dreams that Isis innocently stumbles upon the silent existence of the divine lineage of those that man has long forgotten.
In a quaint town, deep in south Texas, this story leads Isis onto the path of impermissible love and captivating life-changing truths. Isis Martin's journey is sure to leave any reader ravenous for more.
My favorite was the poppy field. The golden sun was always warm and perfect on the crimson horizon. I felt at one with nature. That ended the day a stalker took over my dreams.
Nowadays, I hardly sleep.
Today I didn't have the energy to doll myself up so much. I lined my green eyes with black eye liner, followed by black mascara. My long light brown hair was ironed and ready to go.
It was hot and muggy this March morning as I made my way to school by foot. I started walking to school shortly after the dreams started, so I could be alert—coffee in hand, Green Day's Boulevard of Broken Dreams blaring on my IPod.
As I crossed the intersection of the main street, I was tempted to stop for a refill of coffee at the gasoline station, but decided against it. My five-foot frame could only hold so much caffeine before my leg started shaking frantically.
Los Fresnos, Texas is your typical small town with a scant population of roughly 5000 inhabitants. It's the type of town where everyone knows everyone. It's located at the southernmost tip of Texas, bordering Mexico. The weather is humid, hot and sunny practically all year round. I wasn't a fan of either the heat or the humidity, but I had forcefully grown accustomed to it, having lived here my whole life.
The town is peaceful, reserved and only a few miles from several small surrounding cities—that's where the town's people do their shopping. All in all, it's a pretty monotonous place. It's a safe little town to walk around in, even at night.
My best friend, Andy, waits for me at our usual table in the cafeteria with her boyfriend, Bill. I don't have one of those anymore.
My memory recalled a three-year high school relationship with the guy I thought was destined to be my husband. His name was Gabriel Betancourt. Gabriel was now a freshman at Florida State University. He graduated early from high school, having been in an advanced program, and left immediately after his prerequisites were met. With an academic scholarship, he jumped right into the spring semester. I was so proud of him.
Gabriel's older brother, also in college, had a place of his own in Florida. It was not a surprise that he would consider leaving right after high school.
"Isis," he had said to me before he left, "I'll be back every chance I get, I promise. You won't even miss me. We'll talk on the phone every day—we'll chat, we'll text. It'll be like I never left!"
I was completely and moronically blinded by what lay ahead.
I remember looking into his brown eyes, believing every word he said.
"Whatever!" I said to myself, remembering the day of his departure.
I felt the tears start to slowly emit from my eyes and onto my round cheeks, but I quickly wiped them away. I wondered exactly how important I had really been to him. I was dumped via text message, mind you. What a cruel way to have broken up with me. The insomnia had already started.
He hadn't visited once after leaving to Florida State. He had made excuses to evade conversations with me. I had attributed his distancing to his heavy load of classes.
I was dumbfounded. I examined every detail of the last three years wondering the reasons behind this sudden change. I guess things happened for a reason, as my mother always told me.
My mother had warned me not to get too serious and persuaded me to continue having friends. Gabriel consumed all my time and my friends slowly started to dissipate from my life at one point.
"You need time for girly things," she had said, "and friends will always be there when boyfriends aren't."
Mom was knowledgeable in this area. My Dad had cheated on her so many times, that I don't know how she had the strength to endure the humility in this town. Everyone knew about his little adventures, but no one commented—at least, not to her face.
The day of their separation was hard for both of us. She told me that she was filing for divorce. I was twelve.
"My heart is done breaking", she had told me, "it's time to begin renovation on it."
She never mentioned my father's infidelity, but I always knew and I'm sure she knew that I did. I believe she hung in there for my sake. She believed strongly in family unity and fought to keep hers together. I was grateful that she sacrificed so many years of a failed marriage to let me have a somewhat normal family environment.
I was glad I listened to her now. I had at least one shoulder to cry on. Her name was Andrea "Andy" Jameson. She had been my very best friend since we were five. That's when I saved her from the frog that little Billy Nesbit had put down the back of her shirt in kindergarten. I stuck the frog in Billy's mouth to teach him a lesson, and I was suspended for a day. I would trade a lost day of school for a best friend like that anytime. We were practically inseparable, until Gabriel came along. Ironically, little Billy Nesbit was now Andy's boyfriend. He prefers to be called "Bill" now.
"Sup, guys?" I tried to sound awake and full of energy.
"How'd you sleep?" Andy asked, pulling a tube of makeup concealer out of her cosmetics bag.
"Close to three hours, I estimate," I answered, setting my book bag on the table and taking a seat, awaiting Andy to begin her daily ritual with me.
"Sleepy?" she asked.
"Mhh hmm," I moaned.
Andy took a cosmetics sponge and dabbed the makeup on it. She started covering the dark parts around my eyes that I had neglected this morning.
Bill shook his head from side to side and sighed. "Just take the pills, Isis. You look a little more like crap each passing day."
"Nice," I scoffed as Andy continued to dab, "You use that same poetic charm on Andy?"
"He's right, you know," Andy agreed as she twisted the cap back on the concealer tube.
"I'm considering it," I sighed. "I'm so exhausted of being ..." I paused to think of the right word, "exhausted." I took a deep breath and lay my chin on my arm over the table.
"So is it fear of sleep or insomnia?" Bill inquired for the third time this month.
"It makes no difference if the end result is sleepless nights," Andy answered before I could. "My dad says you only have to try the pills for a few days to see how you react to them."
"Your dad's been talking to you about me?" I wondered.
"Of course not! You know how he feels about doctor and patient confidentiality." Andy bit the right side of her bottom lip and peered at the floor. "I kinda overheard him on the phone with your mom." She bit her nail for a second. "Well, okay, I might have been eavesdropping, but with just cause. I'm worried about you." She shrugged her shoulders.
"Can we please start off the day with another topic for a change?" Bill complained. "We're young. We're supposed to be talking about music or movies, not illnesses. This isn't a normal topic of conversation to be having when you're a teenager."
"She's gotta talk about it. I don't want her to go deeper into depression," Andy snapped at Bill.
"I'm NOT depressed!" I countered in an offended tone. "Did your dad say that too?" I frowned.
Andy paused briefly before she answered.
"No," she said in almost a whisper.
"Stop trying to diagnose me. You're not a doctor, okay?" I sounded upset. "I'm just tired."
There was an awkward silence amongst the three of us for several minutes. The lull was broken by a loud shrill of laughter coming from the cheerleaders' table.
"What the hell is Jean Murphy so happy about today?" My tone was harsh.
"Well," Andy started, "you used to laugh too, remember?" She turned to view Jean, the captain of the cheerleading squad.
"Her voice just gets under your skin. Make her stop," I grinded my teeth and held my head with both hands leaning over the table.
Bill stood from the table and grabbed his notebook.
"Nope, she's not depressed," he said addressing Andy but referring to me. "She's aging prematurely and at a rapid rate. She's a grumpy old woman. That's what she is."
Bill managed to make me smile. Andy giggled and smacked him a kiss on the cheek.
"Let's get to class before the student stampede starts," Andy urged me.
School dragged on as usual. Lunch was dull and after a long day of assignments, classes finally ended.
After school Bill and Andy drove me to Dr. Jameson's office where I would meet my mother. Before walking into the office, I watched them drive down Ocean Boulevard, the town's main street. Bill's red '67 Ford Mustang revved. He was so proud of his car.
My mother, Claire, was already seated in the waiting room. She worked half a block away at the county courthouse as an administrative assistant to the judge.
Claire was thirty-five years old. She had put herself through night school after the divorce and obtained an associated degree as a paralegal. Shortly after the divorce, my dad passed away of a sudden heart attack. He was thirty-one years old at the time.
My mom was hot. She had beautiful brown hair, huge copper brown eyes and a body to kill for. I didn't understand why in the world she was single. She was jovial and fun to be with. She always told me Mr. Right hadn't shown up on her doorstep yet.
"Hey, mom," I greeted her.
"Hi hon. How're ya holding up today?"
"I'm okay," I lied.
The doctor's assistant called me in to Dr. Jameson's office before my mother had a chance to bombard me with a list of questions about symptoms of depression. She'd been making mental notes from the T.V. commercials she watched and I'm almost positive I saw her Googling several times. Suddenly everyone I trusted wanted to play doctor.
Dr. Jameson was seated behind his desk when I walked into the consult room. He was the only one allowed to bombard me with depression questions as far as I was concerned.
"Am I asymptomatic of depression, Dr. Jameson?"
"Isis, I can't diagnose you with depression or any other illness other than insomnia. The only thing I can suggest is to take the medication I prescribed so you can sleep. It's obvious that the fear of this recurring dream has the upper hand in your case.
"You need to let the dream play out. I'm certain that you'll see that there is, in fact, nothing to fear and, therefore, ease the anxiety."
I told the doctor I had started writing the journal he suggested, hoping he'd veer away from the medication issue. Unfortunately, I was not victorious. He insisted on having me take the medication he prescribed that night.
After twenty minutes or so of trying to sway me, I politely refused. This resulted in his calling my mother into his office after he was done with me.
As we walked to the car I noticed my mother's brow line was deeply creased. She was either very upset, very deep in thought, or both.
"You're taking that pill tonight, Isis," she sternly advised me as soon as we were in the car.
"Absolutely not, mother," I said trying to keep my calm.
"I'm not asking you. I'm telling you, Isis," her voice sounded threatening. She put the key in the ignition but did not turn it.
"Don't you think I deserve a little compassion? I work all day, I feed you, I do your laundry, I do all the house chores and I haven't had a sound night's sleep in two months because I keep getting up to check on you. I need to rest too, Isis. We don't have the luxury of having a man in our lives to care for us. We have to take care of each other."
My mother's eyes started to redden. Claire was a strong woman—not prone to tears very often, but, recently, she had become more emotional for some reason. I felt so guilty.
"Mom, c'mon don't cry," I reached over to her.
"I'm concerned, Isis. You don't sleep, you hardly eat ... are you on drugs? Tell me what it is and I promise I won't get mad. I promise," she sniffled.
"Mom, I am not on drugs and I'm not doing this to you on purpose." I had been so preoccupied with myself that I didn't bother to think of her and what she was going through. I took in a deep breath and exhaled before uttering the words: "I'll take the pill, mom. I'll take it tonight, okay?"
I glanced at the clock; it was nearing ten. My mother reached across the kitchen table, handing me a glass of water and the infamous sleeping pill. I sighed, setting the pill on the table and stared at it.
Truthfully, I was scared to take the pill. I was afraid of not being able to wake from my slumber, afraid of having to see that hideous grey figure.
"You promised me," Claire set her hand on her waist.
I glanced at my mother and grimly smiled.
"I know," I said taking the little white pill in one hand and the glass of water in the other.
"It tastes disgusting." I gagged as the pill started dissolving on my tongue. I quickly took a drink and flushed it down.
"You're such a baby," Claire mumbled, walking out of the kitchen.
I found my mother lying next to me at 3:30 A.M. as I woke from that lucid nightmare once more. I must have slept at least five hours. Though physically I felt a little better, emotionally, I was a mess.
The medication was still at large inside my body. I felt drowsy but had enough energy to fight it. I wouldn't let myself dream horribly, twice in one night.
Claire felt me creep out of bed and followed me downstairs to the living room.
"Go back to bed, Mom," I whispered.
She shook her head, slurred something inaudible and fell asleep on the couch. I watched her sleep for a few minutes thinking about how long she had tolerated all those sleepless nights.
I didn't tell her I wasn't able to sleep until a month passed, for fear that she might do just this-stay up with me. And to think she'd have to work tomorrow while I could slack off at school.
My mom didn't want me to work while I was still in high school. She said it was okay to be sheltered when you were a kid, and that I would appreciate having been able to enjoy my youth when I was older.
Mom began to work at the age of fourteen as a waitress at the only sit down restaurant that existed in town at that time. I don't know if that was legal back then. Not that she was that old. She had me at the tender age of eighteen, having married my dad fresh out of high school.
Mom and Dad had been high school sweethearts, and she had gotten pregnant two months before their high school graduation. I guess, unconsciously she always worried that I would end up with her same fate, but she needn't fret over that anymore. I grabbed a quilt from the coat closet and softly placed it over my poor, tired mother.
As it was still fresh in my mind, I started jotting my dream down in my journal on the kitchen table.
Journal Entry 4, 4:03 A.M.
The sleeping aid did its job. I fell asleep within half an hour of taking it. I wish it hadn't worked at all.
I saw you with a little more detail this time. You're a muscular human etch with a darkness about you. My heart raced as I watched you in the distance walking toward me, snarling. I slept a full five hours before you ran toward me menacingly and I woke in a cold sweat.
The doctor wasn't right about letting my dream play out. I'm more afraid than I had been in our previous encounters.
I fear you, but I won't live like this anymore. I'm going to confront you tonight. Tear me apart if you want, but you will haunt me no more!
* * *
Writing down my thoughts didn't take very long, and I still had two hours to go before I started getting ready for school. Time goes by slowly when there's nothing good on T.V., there's no one to talk to, or nothing to do. Waiting for the sun's rays must be a virtue.
Claire opened my bedroom door as I curled the ends of my hair with my flat iron. Her hair was pulled back in a bun, and she looked rested and beautiful in her pantsuit.
"Hun, I left you some pancakes on the table. Call Dr. Jameson to tell him how you felt after taking the pill. Keep the caffeine intake to a minimum today and please, please remember to lock the front door—you've been so absent minded lately." She said it all in one breath.
"Will do," I said, twisting the flat iron on the last strand of hair that needed curling.
Claire walked over to me and kissed my head, "Thanks for taking the medication, baby. You have no idea how relieved I am." She took one last look at me before she closed the door and smiled.
(Continues...)
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Rainnelor
Posted June 24, 2011
I read Creatura in a couple of sittings, because I had to know what was about to happen...lol
It IS every bit as good as the Twilight series--PLUS it is also unique. I couldn't explain just how multi-dimensional these characters are if I tried! So....READ IT :)
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I heard about this book through a book blogger. What interested me at first was that the author is from a city that is only 15 minutes away from my hometown. Therefore, I wanted to support local authors and purchased the book. After receiving it, the blurb on the back of the book left me intrigued and with the need to want to understand how one can be both more than human and less than human. So I started reading.
The plot is interesting and unique. Seventeen year old Isis Martin is unable to sleep due to the nightmares she experiences. While sleeping, she dares the boy from her dreams, David Chios, to prove that he is real. Little does she know that the boy from her dreams eventually becomes the boy every girl, including herself, dreams of. Eventually, they fall in love, but it is forbidden due to her being a mortal and David being an immortal. However, David is willing to sacrifice anything to be with Isis, and he does. Because of their unique circumstances, life-threatening complications arise and questions are raised. After Isis's mother, Claire, finally reveals a secret that will help her discover the truth about her father, they embark on a new journey to discover the truth.
This book kind of reminded me of the movie, City of Angels. The only resemblance being that an angel sacrifices immortality to be with his love, a human being. Since I am a sucker for romance, I loved this story. I especially loved David. Oh, does he make hearts swoon. Mrs. Cab did an excellent job portraying this character. David is a perfectly nice gentleman who takes into consideration Claire's feelings and wishes. His love letters and poems to Isis made my heart melt. Oh how I wish my husband was that romantic! David is definitely a keeper, and Isis is a lucky girl to have him.
Overall, my favorite part of the whole book is the storyline and its love elements. The theme "love conquers all" is prevalent throughout this book. You must read it if you enjoy paranormal romance novels. The only thing I disliked about the book is that I have to wait until next year for the sequel. I already want to know more about Isis' lineage and whether or not David and Isis will transform. Ugh, I am so impatient.
All in all, I highly recommend this book. You will fall in love with it.
Ceaselessly Yours,
Marisol
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Posted July 20, 2011
I became interested in Creatura because of the setting. I was curious as to what the outcome of the book would be. To my surprise, I truly loved the book and can't wait for the next one to come out. I found that it was a beautifully written, the characters are so real and easy to identify with, beautiful love letters/poems, and a young couple's romance that sweeps you off your feet. This book combined my favorite elements which led me to finish the book in no time. I would give more detail as to what the elements were, but that would give it away. You're just going to have to buy the book. I highly recommend Creatura if you're the type of reader that appreciates a good literary work.
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Posted June 27, 2011
I've never read a book that touched me so deeply. It's simply amazing. I cannot find other words that describe how beautifully this book was written and how connected I became with the characters. The predominant love story is so sensual and so real and you connect with both the human and Gods side of the main characters, Isis and David. No other book or story of characters will ever touch me so deeply. I firmly believe this. I won't discuss the plot - you just have to read it yourself. All I can say is do buy the book and read it, no matter what your age. The words are powerful, the emotions that Isis and David display through their eyes are extraordinary, and you'll be tortured to have to wait for the sequel to come out..!! I literally could not put this down once I started reading (I finished reading it in a day & a half) what an amazing writer Ms Cab is, and I can't WAIT for part two! Incredible book!
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Posted June 27, 2011
I must say that I'm not much of a reader..but this book has got me back to reading. I just love the discriptiion that makes you feel & see everything like you are there living it... A+ ;)
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Posted June 20, 2011
excellent book, if you like twilight, you will love this one w/o the vampires....
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I heard about this book through a book blogger. What interested me at first was that the author is from a city that is only 15 minutes away from my hometown. Therefore, I wanted to support local authors and purchased the book. After receiving it, the blurb on the back of the book left me intrigued and with the need to want to understand how one can be both more than human and less than human. So I started reading.
The plot is interesting and unique. Seventeen year old Isis Martin is unable to sleep due to the nightmares she experiences. While sleeping, she dares the boy from her dreams, David Chios, to prove that he is real. Little does she know that the boy from her dreams eventually becomes the boy every girl, including herself, dreams of. Eventually, they fall in love, but it is forbidden due to her being a mortal and David being an immortal. However, David is willing to sacrifice anything to be with Isis, and he does. Because of their unique circumstances, life-threatening complications arise and questions are raised. After Isis's mother, Claire, finally reveals a secret that will help her discover the truth about her father, they embark on a new journey to discover the truth.
This book kind of reminded me of the movie, City of Angels. The only resemblance being that an angel sacrifices immortality to be with his love, a human being. Since I am a sucker for romance, I loved this story. I especially loved David. Oh, does he make hearts swoon. Mrs. Cab did an excellent job portraying this character. David is a perfectly nice gentleman who takes into consideration Claire's feelings and wishes. His love letters and poems to Isis made my heart melt. Oh how I wish my husband was that romantic! David is definitely a keeper, and Isis is a lucky girl to have him.
Overall, my favorite part of the whole book is the storyline and its love elements. The theme "love conquers all" is prevalent throughout this book. You must read it if you enjoy paranormal romance novels. The only thing I disliked about the book is that I have to wait until next year for the sequel. I already want to know more about Isis' lineage and whether or not David and Isis will transform. Ugh, I am so impatient.
All in all, I highly recommend this book. You will fall in love with it.
Ceaselessly Yours,
Marisol
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Posted June 28, 2011
I finally broke down and read Creatura by Nely Cab over the weekend. I was very pleasantly surprised. So much that I had to read it twice! Is there anything else by this Author?
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Posted June 20, 2011
The novel is a very good read. The story keeps the reader wanting to continue reading & not let go of the book. I love the way the author has written it to keep the reader involved in the story. Awesome novel.
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Posted September 11, 2012
5 Triple Goddess Moons
Wow. Just wow... where do I start? Creatura grabbed my attention immediately and held it hostage till the last word. And, that's a very hard feat! This story is new and fresh. In a market saturated with Angels, Vampires, and Wulven- Creatura has made its mark on the young adult community. Nely Cab's writing style is unique. She opens up her YA audience to a large vocabulary, something that greatly pleases me. The characters are very well thought out and developed, the plot offers intricate twists and turns to leave the reader panting for more. David Chios is by far my favorite fictional male character. I just love him!
Great job, Nely! Anxiously awaiting book 2.
ROCristina
Posted June 18, 2012
Seventeen Isis Martin is having problems with insomnia. Everytime she falls asleep she dreams of a growling beast that wakes her and leaves her shaken and awake the rest of the night. She sees a doctor that perscribes her some sleeping pills. She takes them with the vow of facing the beast and reclaiming her sleep. What she comes to find is that it is actually a deity David, guarding his lands of Somnium, that no human is supposed to be able to enter. He attempts to explain this to her, but she is certain that it is her dream world and he is just a player in said world. He assures her that he is real and she offers the challenge for him to prove it. Which David, gladly accepts.
This book kind of reminded me of the movie, City of Angels. The only resemblance being that an angel sacrifices immortality to be with his love, a human being. Since I am a sucker for romance, I loved this story. I especially loved David. Oh, does he make hearts swoon. Mrs. Cab did an excellent job portraying this character. David is a perfectly nice gentleman who takes into consideration Claire's feelings and wishes. His love letters and poems to Isis made my heart melt.
This book will make you wanting more.You will not be able to put it down. A must read and a must have.
brittanyrose40
Posted June 3, 2012
Haunting dreams and even more perturbing daily events have the main character on edge throughout the book. Not only does she have to discover who she is as a teenager, but she also has to figure out what she is. I love the tale that the author has weaved throughout this book. The details are amazing, leaving you wishing you were in the story. The characters are very well portrayed. Some were easy to love and some were easy to hate. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book! I would recommend this book to all who love a great paranormal romance :)
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Posted May 8, 2012
I absolutley loved this book. It kept me interested and is an easy read. I would continue read books by Nely Cab. Should check this one out, I know you won't be disappointed!
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Posted April 30, 2012
book review by Brandi, i read this book on my nook i got this book for review from the Author,
When seventeen year-old Isis Martin is having trouble sleeping due to perturbing dreams of a horrific growling beast, she decides to confront her fear. But what Isis discovers is something other thana menacing entity.
The creature offers Isis assurance that he is not a figment of her imagination. Unwilling to accept his avowal, Isis sets his words to contest by asking the entity to prove himself - a dare, he readily welcomes.
It is in her dreams that Isis innocently stumbles upon the silent existence of the divine lineage of those that man has long forgotten.
In a quaint town, deep in south Texas, this story leads Isis onto the path of impermissible love and captivating life-changing truths. Isis Martin's journey is sure to leave any reader ravenous for more.
I really enjoyed this book alot, it was very very good & very enjoyable, it was a very good story, if you like paranormal romance books than you will like this book alot, the storyline is very interesting and very good, i really like David alot, Isis is very very lucky to have David, this book is a must read, i highly Recommend this book to everyone, there was not 1 part in this book that i did not like i liked every part of this book, i can not wait to read the next book and see what happens next, i really liked all of the sweet notes and poems that David wrote to Isis, i really hope there is a 3rd book 4th book 5thbook etc, this book is a must buy, i give this book 5 stars, David is the perfect gentleman,
Anonymous
Posted April 14, 2012
Gdnigt love
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Posted April 1, 2012
Impressive!! I am awestruck with this book. Ms. Cab has blown me away with her story. Isis is having nightmares and has to see a counselor to try and help her get sleep. The man in her dreams is David. David has come into her life and now her nightmares have stopped. He can still visit her in dreams and she isn’t scared anymore. He is infatuated with her. Because of who he is, he isn’t suppose to be able to fall in love with her but he can’t control himself. Most of his family has come to earth to be there for him if he decides to take things further with Isis. Isis doesn’t want to take any chances that harm will come to David as it isn’t allowed for him. But can she control the growing feelings she has for David? Her old boyfriend, Gabriel has returned after breaking her heart thru a text message. He’s determined that he is going to have her back, but she isn’t. Something is wrong with Gabriel and Isis doesn’t know what it is but knows he isn’t the same person she saw last time. Is Gabriel going to ruin things for David? Can Isis get over her fear and allow a relationship to form with David? He’s everything a young woman can dream of but she doesn’t want him harmed. Isis isn’t who she thought she was. David’s family knows there is something about her but they don’t have all the answers. Is she as well a danger to herself and those around her? I didn’t want this book to end. It won’t be soon enough for the next in this series to come out.
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Read and reviewed By Mellisa
First off great book I give it a 5 out of 5.
Isis can’t sleep at night due to nightmares. There is a someone or something haunting her in her sleep and she doesn’t have a clue whom or what.
One day when the person in her nightmares becomes real she needs to face the fact he is real and she will learn more about him then she even thought she could.
Will they fall in love and live happy or will he die as its forbidden to date Isis or an human for that matter???
This book will make you wanting more.You will not be able to put it down. A must read and a must have.
This world of Creatura Nely has created is so realistic and the characters are very well written. I found the plot interesting, unique and captivating. When 17 year old Isis Martin can’t sleep because she is having nightmares of a growling beast, she finally gets fed up with not being able to sleep though the night and confronts her fear. Isis is amazed that what was causing her nightmares was not a beast but an immortal named David Chios (he’s every girls dream *Swoon.*) guarding his lands of Somnium. David tells her she must go and never come back because humans are not allowed. She tells him over and over he’s not real she’s just dreaming she dares him to prove it. When he shows up at her school and tells are who he is she has no choice but to believe that he really is real and not just a dream. Eventually, they fall in love, but it is forbidden due to her being a mortal and David being an immortal. However, David is willing to sacrifice anything to be with Isis, and he does. After Isis's mother, Claire finally reveals a secret that will help her discover the truth about her father, they go off on a journey to find the truth.
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Posted January 21, 2012
This is probably not the best way to start a review, but I can sum up my impression of “Creatura” in one word – WOW!! I kept envisioning what a blockbuster movie this book will make! Since I received this book for review, I’ve been looking forward to reading it. I had such high expectations for it, and I can tell you now I wasn’t disappointed in the least bit. “Creatura” surpassed all my expectations, delighted and pleasantly surprised me. It is so delectably different and unique. No vampires, werewolves, demons, angels, faeries, or any of the usual suspects, but something entirely different which stretches the imagination beyond its limits. An imaginative, engaging plotline; loveable, down-to-earth characters (and tons of hot guys); catchy dialogue and charming, witty banter between the characters are only a few of the elements which make this book such an unforgettable read. Unexpected twists and turns throughout the story keeps the reader captivated, but best of all? The author gets her point across without the use of profanity or having the characters boink the daylights out of each other. The romance between the main characters, Isis and David, is what fairytales are made of, but instead of Isis throwing herself into David’s arms in the first few chapters of the book, the author cleverly prolongs and builds up the reader’s expectations for a love between these two characters that is worth the wait. It was refreshing to read a book with a strong female lead for a change; one who makes the object of her affection work for her love instead of just giving it to him from the get go (as is the tendency with most young adult books). Excerpt: “He needs to learn to fight a battle without weapons. The struggle will teach him to value and respect you. That is a lesson that must be learned on one’s own.” Another exceptional and enjoyable element of this book is reading the poetry and love letters written by David to Isis, which is, to say the least, swoon-worthy! It was pleasantly surprising to find that the author also has a knack for writing verse that plasters a grin on your face. It’s just so sweet – and I don’t even like poetry. “Creatura” is an easy-reading, enjoyable young adult novel suitable for readers of all ages. It’s an overall feel-good book. It’s the sort of book you’ll proudly display on your bookshelf as a constant reminder to be read again within the next six months. Fellow bookworms, keep an eye on Nely Cab. She’s heading straight to the top of the bestseller’s list!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Wow! This was a really good book. I was completely taken in by the story of forbidden love and the unknown lineage of Isis Martin.
The beginning of the story draws you in, wondering what is tormenting this poor girls dreams. Journal entries and vivid partial dreams lead us to our first meeting of David, the dreamweaver. They have a rocky start to their relationship, but a challenge leads him out of Isis' dreams and into her reality. They have a not so happy reunion and lots of questioning (mostly done by Isis). As their story unfolds so do their feelings (may I just add I loved they way he won her over, poems and love letters were a very nice touch) and their problems. A crazed ex-boyfriend, Gabriel returns to cause all sorts of problems in the small Texas town and David's father Alezzander is none to thrilled about his son's relationship with Isis, who is Creatura. (Yeah, he tries to "get rid of her" mob style the night he meets her!) Not to mention her long lost daddy is trying to get back in touch and she is more than willing to set off looking for him. What will happen with Isis and David we'll just have to see? This was just the beginning of what will be a very interesting adventure.
I do have to say the story is a bit reminiscent of Angels and Nephilim, but I loved the fresh take on it. Overall I'd give the story 4.5, and recommend this as a must read. Can't wait for the sequel!
Overview
The human-like creature offers Isis assurance that he is not a figment of her imagination. Unwilling to accept his avowal, Isis sets his words to contest by asking the entity to prove himself - a dare, he readily welcomes.
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