Playing Hooky by Rita Webb
Series: Paranormal Investigations #1
Publication: January 21st 2013
Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance
Length: Novella (100 pages)
Series: Paranormal Investigations #1
Publication: January 21st 2013
Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance
Length: Novella (100 pages)
Synopsis:
Valentine’s Day.
And my 21st birthday.
Whoop-de-doo.
Just another college day full of classes and more homework than is humanly possible.
…until Jason, my best-friend-since-kindergarten, shows up to take me out for the day.
Like old times: the two of us on a wacky adventure, playing hooky from real life. With his lopsided grin and tickets to a circus full of misfits and monsters, he introduces me to a whole new world—one full of magic and mystery—and turns my reality upside down.
Except nothing goes as planned, and we end up running through the city to find a missing siren before someone brews a love potion with her blood.
Sirens and love potions, witches and elves, and Valentine kisses. Nothing will be the same for me again
And my 21st birthday.
Whoop-de-doo.
Just another college day full of classes and more homework than is humanly possible.
…until Jason, my best-friend-since-kindergarten, shows up to take me out for the day.
Like old times: the two of us on a wacky adventure, playing hooky from real life. With his lopsided grin and tickets to a circus full of misfits and monsters, he introduces me to a whole new world—one full of magic and mystery—and turns my reality upside down.
Except nothing goes as planned, and we end up running through the city to find a missing siren before someone brews a love potion with her blood.
Sirens and love potions, witches and elves, and Valentine kisses. Nothing will be the same for me again
PURCHASE:
--Barnes & Nobles: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/playing-hooky-rita-j-webb/1114148410
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AUTHOR BIO
Leaving the house to go to school, I had schoolbooks spilling out of one hand, the other holding my place in a Nancy Drew novel, and bunny slippers still on my feet. My mom was a wee bit upset.
I haven't changed much. Still always have a book (or two) in my hand or creating stories in my head, and although I don't have any bunny slippers, I love writing in my jammies and snuggly slipper socks.
When I grow up (maybe a hundred years from now), I'd like to be a superhero, but for now, saving the day, one page at a time, suits me just fine.
With my husband TJ (my own cuddly werewolf), I home-school our three girls, who keep us busy with art, science projects, books to read, dance classes, and walks about the park.
Author Links:
I haven't changed much. Still always have a book (or two) in my hand or creating stories in my head, and although I don't have any bunny slippers, I love writing in my jammies and snuggly slipper socks.
When I grow up (maybe a hundred years from now), I'd like to be a superhero, but for now, saving the day, one page at a time, suits me just fine.
With my husband TJ (my own cuddly werewolf), I home-school our three girls, who keep us busy with art, science projects, books to read, dance classes, and walks about the park.
Author Links:
Website: http://afantasyfiction.blogspot.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RitaWebb
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RitaJWebb
My 2 cents
My rating: 3 stars
Playing Hooky is a paranormal YA romance, although the characters were older. There isn't any graphic love scenes, though, so the story is appropriate for all teens! Jason shows up on Emma's birthday to take her on another adventure, a birthday tradition for the best friends. While Emma thinks they will probably go skiing, Jason actually plans to show her his secret life.
This is a short novella highlighting their adventure. It is a dual POV story between Emma and Jason. We learn early on that Jason is in love with Emma and has been for years. Emma tried to make a move on him when they were 13, but it ended badly, so she's always stuck him in the "friend" category. The relationship between Emma and Jason is the best stuff of the story, and I really want there to be more!
I felt that the paranormal side wasn't fully explored, and it seemed way to easy for Emma to accept so quickly. Not a lot really gets explained about Jason himself, either. The adventure was very good, though, and the ending was a beautiful scene! I'm hoping we get to learn more about Jason in the next book!
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