Promise [NOOK Book]

Amazing

This book was amazing, it was actually better than I expected :)

Alexis is an unusual girl, on one hand her and her mum are always moving around, and her mum doesn't look old enough to be it, she's a writer and a bit of an outsider, so when they move to Florida so that she can start college, Alexis just wants to be normal for once.

I can totally relate to Alexis as when I was at school I was a bit like her (except the moving around part, I only moved once)

And then Tristan walks into her life (and mine) first as a friend who might be a little stalkerishy at first, but turns out to be loyal, protective and sweet and totally gorgeous.

I loved how it wasn't instant love, yes there was attraction, but it wasn't I love you even if I've only known you for like 2 seconds. And even when they admitted the love they still had tons of issues.

But that's not all, as well as having their own issues they have family secrets, add to that, the fact that Alexis isn't told any of these secrets, well trouble is bound to happen.

The secondary characters such as Sophia and Owen are well written and interesting, especially Owen, he was so sweet I wanted to hug and squeeze him.

The whole plot and writing was really good and kept you on the edge, and the cliffhanger!!! I can't wait to read the second and third book.

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Love.

I was told to check out this book from my sister-in-law and I am glad I did. It is like a "mature" Twilight but the main characters are not vampires. Could not put it down. From the very first paragraph I fell in love with Kristie Cook's writing style.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Amazing!!

This is one of the best books i've read it has so much passion and love in it but also has a paranormal side. It makes you think so much into it then when you finally understand your like thats not what i thought ! Must read the next book "Purpose" great book also. Cant wait to read the next one after that!

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Recommended!

The story drew me in and the fantastic characters hooked me and kept me reading. Tristan is to die for! I love the author's unique take on things. The word building was nothing short of magical. If you enjoy urban fantasy, paranormal, or just a compelling romantic story then this novel is for you!

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Absolutely breath taking!!!!!

I couldn't get enough of this book. It continued to surprise me with it's unique story line and characters. There was never a boring moment for me and the author did a great job of building the story up to the climax. I have high expectations of the next two novels and any other books the author writes. This book is truly a treat!!!!!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Slow to warm up but really good

I started this book a while back and then put it down. I thought it really wasn't that great. Picked it up last week again and it turned out to be a good book. The first chapters are slow until Tristan enters the story then the story really pics up. There are mysteries and secrets that start to come out and unravel. Secrets Alexis has no clue about and when Tristan comes along start to come out. There is definite chemistry between Tristan and Alexis.

The book cover is misleading. This is book is not really for anyone younger than seventeen since there is a very steamy love scene. The language isn't that bad but I've read young adult books where the language is horrible. Give this book a chance it's well worth it.

A lot of people have compared this book to Twilight. I can see a little bit of it but to me it's more similar to the Falling From Grace by S.L. Naeole. It's about Angels, there's romance and war. I highly recommend that one. If you like that one, you will like this one.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Though Promise has its rough spots here and there, Kristie Cook has redefined self-publishing by creating a reader-friendly tale of paranormal romance.

Promise exceeded all of the expectations and stereotypes I normally associate with self-published books. What does that mean for readers like you and me? It looks like there's going to be a whole new category of books, quality books, for us to read!

In my opinion, Promise was not perfection, but few books rarely are. There were two problems I had with the book. The first was that I thought parts of Promise fell too much into compliance with stereotypes in the paranormal romance genre, namely, tall, gorgeous, mysterious boy with superhuman abilities head over heels for girl in a star-crossed romance. The second was that I felt some of the dialogue was a bit forced, in that it sounded unnatural and existed solely for the purpose of informing the reader about something.

Despite those issues, I really found myself enjoying Promise overall. I read the book (which is almost 400 pages) in a day, and stayed up until 3 AM on a school night to finish it. What it lacked in the above-mentioned parts, it made up for by creating a fast-paced, thrilling read with a creative mythology that served as a great backdrop for the story. It seemed like the writing, plot, and characters all improved over time, and the further I got into the book, the harder it was for me to put it down.

What amazed me about Promise is that, even though it was self-published, it was comparable to any random book you'd pick up from a major publishing company. That alone blew my mind. Kristie Cook is definitely a talented author, and MAJOR, MAJOR props go out to her for having the guts and self-confidence to publish her own book. For all of you budding authors out there who are worried about the difficulty of getting published, here's your inspiration.

Purpose, the sequel to Promise, is coming out this fall. It's already got a spot on my to-read list!

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A Must Read!!!

Kristie Cook has blown her audience away with Promise, the first book of the Soul Savers series. Tristan and Alexis are a match made in heaven and hell. Unfortunately, their union does not make everyone happy. Hell will break loose to try and split up the couple, but they have Heaven on their side, and must continue the family. Alexis and Tristan fight to stay together, and to keep the promises to themselves, each other, and their families. The end will keep you longing for Purpose, due out in Fall 2010.

If you are a fan of Twilight, you will not be disappointed with this book, and may prefer it since there are more adult scenes. Kristie has reinvigorated my passion for reading with this amazing book and I know you will enjoy it!!!

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Awesome book!

At first i was a little adamant of reading this book. But boy was i wrong. It was not what I expected, it was so much more! I'd have to say this was better than twilight. And i definitely recommend it!

Anges vs demons

Really enjoyed this book. Hope you will read it too!

Good read

Once I started reading this, I couldn't put it down. Interesting plot that keeps you wondering what will happen next. Will definitely read the next book in this series.

Worth the Read

not over the moon here

yes i recomend

it had me wanting more... uhhhh i love it...

A very good book! Love it coulbnt get enough of it. Im buying the second book right now!

True love can't be more dangerous or bittersweet than a match made in Heaven and Hell.

Kristie Cook's Promise left me breathless. It's about true love, soul mates, good vs. evil, and everything in between. I was completely blown away and I wasn't expecting to be left wanting so badly to continue reading non-stop. When I wasn't reading I was agonizingly wondering about what was going to happen next. I was even dreaming about different scenarios that could possibly happen from where I left off. And when I started reading again I was on the edge of my seat, my face practically smooshed to the screen. There were moments when I was practically bouncing off the walls with happiness, crying my eyes out, or holding my breath in expectation. I loved the story and characters so much I don't think there's anything negative I could say about Promise. Alexis knows she's not completely normal (though she desperately wishes that she were), but her mother refuses to tell her anything about them and their family. Having decided that she's had enough of her mother's evasiveness, Alexis does her own research with little to no results. On her first day of college, Alexis literally runs into Tristan Knight and sparks fly. Their connection is instantaneous and very strong. When Alexis' mother finds out about Tristan she's adamant that Alexis stay away from him. She refuses and after overhearing a conversation between her mother and Tristan she realizes that they know each other. After an accident leaving Alexis seriously injured and Tristan mysteriously unharmed, it's decided that she should be told the truth about herself, Tristan, and the world they're a part of. What really stayed with me about Kristie's writing was the believability of the characters and the raw emotion leaping off the pages. Alexis and Tristan, Sophia and Rina, Owen and Stefan; all the characters felt so real to me. I felt as if I was right there with them, seeing everything so clearly. The emotion in this book affected me the most. I could feel their happiness, their sadness, their anger and hope. It's all so intense and real. Alexis seems like a normal teenager at first, but we soon learn of her unusual ability to heal fast and her amazing strength (which usually only shows itself when she's really angry). Because of her peculiarities she's never had any friends (besides her mother, Sophia) and was constantly picked on. She wants more than anything to be normal, to have a normal life. She's smart and is an amazing writer. her ability to love is immense, but she fears opening herself up to someone and possibly being hurt and betrayed again. When she meets Tristan she falls hard for him, but she has priorities and doesn't let her feelings consume the rest of her life. She's someone I would love to know in real life. Tristan is amazingly gorgeous. Before Alexis, he never felt he had the ability to love. He's loving and protective, but not overly so. He knows Alexis' strengths and doesn't mind handing a situation over to her. Tristan is also very talented in many things, mostly in design---architecture, jewelry, etc. His love and devotion are unmatched, and he would gladly lay down his life for Alexis. Alexis and Tristan's love is so intense and passionate, it practically oozes off the pages. They seem to be complete opposites at first, but are more alike than they thought. I like that they got to know each other first before declaring their undying love for each other. There were secrets and doubts, but even after everything was revealed they still loved each other.

amazing omg

i love this book cant wait for me to read the second one but i cant because my stupid wi-fi is not working uhhh but im getting it soon. this is a good book for people 14 and up and for people who like romance and drama and action. even though it is 748 pages long i read it all didnt even skip a word when i finshed reading the book i felt like i knew the two main charaters (alexis and tristan) for my whole life, and when the get into a fight to where alexis is scared of him and hates him because she thinks he was lying tio her and etc. i would cry with her dont get me wronge but this is a love story that u cant not miss well cant wait to read the second book and hope you read this one By: Gabriella Nicole Guillot

Can't wait to read the next book!

I had a tough time putting this book down, and am anxious to read the series! Great storyline - hope to see more of Tristan!

Promise

Absolutely love this book. It is one of the best books I have read in a while, and I read a lot.

Great Book!!

Wow! what a surprise this book was for me i like so many others just picked it at random and totally fell in love with it and the characters in it. I just finished it and am on to the 2nd one dont know if i cant hold out until Feb. for the 3rd though :( lol What an awesome book! i was up late last night reading most of it and i just couldnt put it down. Definitly should give it a shot! :)

Sigh

This book tore my heart to pieces and i enjoyed it doing so every page, every word. I recommend reading this book if you are a hopeless romantic like me. <3